Past The Finish Line! Onto The Next!

  July's Mission "31 Songs in 31 Days" ACCOMPLISHED!!!! 

It was fun, challenging and mind expanding. I wanted to prove to myself, that I can focus two hours a day on writing a song start to finish with lyrics, without feeling "Writers Block". It was not about the full production but the fact that if I was to walk into a studio tomorrow to record an album, walk into a writing session or have a library request, I now have 31 songs to choose from. It was about being creative, in the moment and trusting that I can do it. About collaborating, enjoying teamwork and effort. Growing and expanding as a writer. Thank you to those who were part of it. This is just the beginning ;)

So what's next? AUGUST MISSION!

Step 1: I will finish one song a week for 31 weeks, (every single song from 31SI31D challenge). I plan on pulling a collaborator in for every song because 1) it will be faster and 2) another persons skill and talent will make it even better and after all, it's about making a good song GREAT. Knowing that people may flake, get busy...collaborator or not, one song a week to be released every Monday on soundcloud as well as some video clips.

Step 2:  I'll write one song a day but this time, instrumentals only, no longer than 3 minutes. Since I don't have to record vocals and write lyrics, I can do the full production in three hours easily, keeping the track focused, clean and simple.

Ready to bust ass for what I want! Willing to put in the work,  even if it means getting up a little earlier. Think for many of us the challenge is to be productive rather than busy! I know this will not be easy but I know it's do-able and I'm super excited.  PS: I'll let you know how happy or cranky I will be in a few days!

Let's get this party started! Happy August!
;)
JVB

The brakes are off

I did my power hour today, which felt amazing. What that means is; I took time for myself, I went to the park, did my workout, connect with other human beings and smiled at every single person I met and doggies of course. Did my affirmations, set myself up for a successful and productive day.


It really worked for me. (the power hour) I got great news in the mail, via e-mail and through a phone call.

I ended up doing a last minute collaboration with a composer friend of mine after getting a call from him saying something like "I just got an e-mail from this music supervisor; that's what they're looking for and oh yeh and it's due tomorrow morning; what do you think?" I started laughing and said:" well...let's do it". Not even an hour later he send me a rough track. I send some vocal tracks back and boom, we were on a roll. I love working with him.



We did the song (long distance collaboration) in less than twelve hours. It's crazy and fun! Not what I had planned but I love it. And I was taken to a Sushi dinner in between. Life is indeed great!

I can't wait to set myself up for another incredible day! I'm expecting a call from Dave in the morning telling me the supervisor loves it and they'll use it.


PS: I'm not hoping for it; I'm expecting it!
xoxo
JVB