I'm not sure if I can quite describe how I feel right now.
Anxious. Nervous. Excited. Uncertain. Happy. Scared. Hopeful.
None of those words seem to do any justice. In a few hours, I will enter a recording studio for ten hours with my voice and my electric guitar. The final product will be my four song demo. Simple, honest, and from the heart. All I can think of now is the people that helped me to get to this point. I'd like to take this time to thank them.
Mark Chatwin - For almost fifteen years, you helped me find confidence as a singer and performer. You never gave up on me, even on days where I had no faith in myself. I've come so far because of you and I can't wait for you to hear what I've created.
Mrs. Linda Nolan - I think that one line in Prometheus says it best. "Big things have small beginnings." Mark Chatwin would never have been brought to my attention if it weren't for you. You truly were the start of my musical journey and for that, I thank you.
Professors Jean Loftus and Todd Graber - The two of you taught me a very important lesson. I can't make it in music on talent alone. It take technique, hard work, dedication, practice, and a clear understanding of the material one is given. Both of you helped me to perfect my craft. I keep the lessons you've taught me in mind to this very day.
Ryan Star - The year was 2002. Your band was called Stage. The night I saw you climb to the top of that amplifier was the night I decided a musician is what I wanted to be. Between that, your advice, and your songs, I can truly say that you have inspired me to take a chance and try to make this dream real.
Lauren Saliba - I doubt you'll read this but it needs to be said. Believe it or not, I want to say thank you. Despite the negativity between you and I, you have actually made quite a positive impact on this musician. Had I never met you, I would have nothing to write about. Thank you for giving me songs to write.
Last, but certainly not least....
Mom, Dad, Greg, and Karina - The four of you have stood by my side through everything. You seen me at my best and my worst and never left my side regardless. The only thing I can do in return is promise all of you that I will make you proud of me. I love you all!
I am ready now. Wish me luck.
I wanna be Supeman
A god in a crimson cape
Not one whose fortune's come too late
I wanna be everybody's hero
Starting with myself
Lessthanthree,
Doug
