Hold That Thought John Sammel

Show notes :

The five C's to help you organize and develop your story.

Circumstances, Curiosity, Characters, Conversations and Conflict.

Links and resource for developing your story: https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2014/12/05/business-storytelling

Quote from Joshua Reilly
"People are seeking art and music to enrich their lives, to surround themselves with something more interesting than they can provide through their own mind. As an artist, telling your story allows fans to identify with you on a more human level. Folks are more likely to spread the word about your art when they have something interesting to say about where it came from. We as artist, need to provide that content."

In this episode my good friend Jamie Salvatore explains the benefits about getting out of town. I also include two ways to help book out of town gigs.

The first is by doing a dry run in the city you are looking to play in. This can be easily accomplished by networking with other musicians at open-mics. The second is by cold-calling venues.

Quotes : " The real voyage of discovery consist not in seeing new landscapes but inn having new eyes." - Marcel Proust

In this Episode we go over some ideas on how to monetize exposure gigs.

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In this episode we rapped about teaching, comfort zones, reinventing yourself, being in the moment, self talk, Neal Peart and Jacob Blazer.

Quotes
"The Kids need me at my best."

" That was hard to figure out, because I don't come from that school of thought."

" If you can be in the moment that's when I think audiences pay attention." In regards to playing cover shows.

" I try to embody that on the stage and in the classroom." In regards to being in the moment.

" Be open to something else happening."

" Never write a setlist, be open to the possibilities of what each show could be."

" This is your 5th year, you have the routine down."

" For me, it's teaching the kids. Making my community, my state, a more compassionate artistic place. A place where kids feel comfortable in their own skin."

Lyrics from "Light of Day."

" I know I can't say just how many days you've got, but I know you've still got today....
So be thankful for the light of the day.

Favorite saying
Dumpster Fire

Kevin Brawley

Teacher Talk: Reinvent Your Routine
https://youtu.be/amHZ2D8egNo

Twenty Three Over Four
http://twentythreeoverfour.com

Social
https://www.facebook.com/twentythreeoverfour/

https://www.facebook.com/kevbrawley

In this episode we discuss " The Idea Book" by Fredrik Haren. Inside this amazing book is a story of how the Police of Chief was able top solve a crucial problem by doing the exact opposite. I have utilized this exercise to generate ideas for my music production company.

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The Idea Book
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2898877-the-idea-book?ac=1&from_search=true

In this episode with Forrest we rapped about his latest album, which is titled " The Temporary Nature of Things." Visually appealing album artwork, comparing and contrasting Tampa/Nashville's music scene, touring, venue owners and the marriage of music and art.

Quotes from Forrest

"Now I can do what I like, I work 20 hours a week."

"I don't believe you have to move to Nashville if you want to make it."

"Freedom is really making it in my world."

"You are either building yourself up or beating yourself up."

Album Artwork : Palmer Holmes and Sammie Yun
http://www.knowyourrivals.com

Forrest Hoffar

website - http://www.forresthoffar.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forresthoffar/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt_097Cr_P8&feature=youtu.be