Harper Lou
Here is my 2.5 cents for you -
>From all we have learned about you, you have talent, ability, versatility
and lots of experience. I'd definitely say that now is the time to start
making the music full time. You appear to work very hard at it, and that is
important. You've also had years now to make connections and become known
in your area. I have a friend who has always supported himself with his
music. He is a well-known songwriter and several top artists have recorded
his songs, but despite that, making the living week to week have never been
easy. He works very hard, and even though he is well-known and respected in
the songwriting world, he has never felt that playing a small club or bar
for the tip jar is beneath him. He's still playing those places a few
nights a week. He devotes a lot of energy to being involved in the local
songwriting groups and NAS. He doesn't give lessons, but does do a bit of
sales repping for a music software company on the side to bring in a little
extra.
I truly think you should go for it. Once you can devote your energies 100%
to music many more doors will open up to you. And may one of your next big
gigs be a Jonifest, please!!
;-)
Wishing you all the best,
Kakki
NP: Joni in Paris '72
