If you’re a struggling musician like me, trying to get recognized for your talent, or trying to get accepted in the musicians community, don’t worry about any of that stuff. I realize a lot lately, that I’ve been complaining about trying to get recognized or get accepted for my talent by other musicians, but I got to learn to stop worrying myself. I’m at the point right now, where I make music for myself, and not really to other people. Hey, don’t get me wrong, I like getting new listeners, new fans, and new supporters who actually like my music, but my point is, I’m not worried about whether the reception of my music is going to be good or bad. I gotta stop that.

There are too many musicians out there who take themselves way too seriously. They expect all of their songs to be good, all the time, and they expect everyone to like them. You shouldn’t worry about the kind of reception or feedback you’re going to get with your songs. Just make music for you. As long as you enjoy your own songs, that’s all that should matter, ya know? Whether the reception is positive or negative, it’s all good. There are plenty of other bands out there who have had negative reception with their albums. The feedback is not always going to be positive.

While I would love nothing but positive feedback toward my music, I know it’s never going to happen. I’ll just take what I can get. Make the music, put it out there and see what happens. If the reception is great, I’ll take it and I will be flattered. If the reception is negative, I’ll take it and will be flattered with that too. Any kind of feedback is good. I don’t get defensive with negative critics toward my music like so many musicians out there do. I just let it go and ignore it.

I would like to get more well known as a singer/songwriter and music artist than a blogger, but oh fuckin’ well. There’s nothing I can do about that, but take it for what it is. People believe what they want to believe. If people are going to keep treating you like you’re some amateur or hobbyist kind of musician, keep in mind, that’s all opinionated. You’re just misunderstood. It’s just that the so called, “pro’s” out there want to think they’re much better than you. Yes, there are musicians out there that can play way better than me, but if they want to see you as a hobbyist, don’t listen to ’em. I’ve been accused of being a hobbyist kind of musician and continue to be called that even to this day, but do I give a fuck?

I’ll admit that I’m not a professional/advanced kind of guitarist yet, but I’m working my way up there. I’m learning and practicing.

My point being in this topic, to keep it all short and simple, you should only care about you in the world of music. Don’t worry about other peoples thoughts and opinions ’cause that’s all they are. I’ve been ignored by the local papers, and even local blogs like Crumbs.net, when I try to submit my music for them to plug in ’cause they think I don’t “fit” in the professional level of music, which is bullshit in my opinion. All musicians should be treated equal like I said before, regardless of the level of talent.

I just make music for the love and enjoyment of it. In other words, I make music to please me. I don’t mean to sound selfish, but this is what you must do, if you want to fight back at your nasty critics and win, is to be selfish. Don’t let ’em think they can take your dreams away ’cause that’s all they’re trying to do. They want to see you quit ’cause they don’t like what you do.

Kev