Sherelle, You DO have the talent & if you feel its what you were born to do it, you have to follow that road!
Have you considered finding a way to finance your own recording, even if its a spare one...which is often very effective (look at Patty Griffin...amazing voice, okay guitar chops...but the passion in her recording makes it one of my favorite cds...much more than her second highly produced one)...just you & your songs & your instrument or someone else playing with you that can support your singing well. Just make sure you professional master it to give it that professional edge... >>> This can be an ugly business, but it's where I have to be because I know this is what I was born to do. <<< Also start gigging as much as possible. That is how you build your audience & performance chops...that is what the label wants my niece to do before they commit to her....they want her to have a lot of gig experience...not just the songwriting talent. Plus that leads you into meeting other musicians with connections, etc. Maybe that could lead you to a showcase for some smaller labels who could offer you a deal that would include bookings, marketing & distribution...Then you are on your way making a living! It is a lot of work though at first, you have to do it yourself until you find someone to help you....even just finding a good booking agent would be fabulous! Because you would be getting the gigs... >> Kate, if I could just make a decent living at this, I think I could be happy. My dream is also to collaborate with as many artists as I have time on this earth for. <<< Love, Kate PS I will look for that other article with Brian in it...yes, he is a sweet & very hardworking guy...doing it for all the right reasons...he stays with us when he comes through SB on his westcoast JPF tours.
