During the summer holidays, I decided to do something like a one-day-test of a job I’d like to have later on. The first “One day as …” was connected to the job of a musician/singer. I must say I never had so much fun in my life; I felt motivated and like I could do anything I want … I sang, I played the guitar like a maniac, I wrote some lyrics, as well as one song (I’ll maybe have to change its title, though … But it sounds cool! XD).
Ever since, I tried to play as often as I could, and same goes for singing, of course. I have no bigger wish than making this goal reality, because I simply feel it is the right thing to do. I don’t care what other people say about this, though (or, I will not care if they are being completely destructive).
I also wrote two more songs, one of them being a song I am really proud of.
I have been worried that I didn’t do what my heart told me, but if I didn’t do THIS, I would definitely not listen to my heart.
I have been worried that I wasn’t talented enough, but instead of worrying about this, the only thing I can do is practice as much as I can.
And as for the character traits you need to become a musician … Screw them! At first, have fun with what you are doing, and, as said above, listen to your heart. And don’t sit around wishing to do something, but DO something. Even if you aren’t a band (I currently am in no band, either), there are ways of getting started with writing your own stuff.
I think that writing songs is the best thing to do when you go “solo” : You can prepare stuff that you could play in a band, and if not, you can still record your own solo album. Just don’t be scared to show yourself :). (Maybe that’s one thing I should tell myself COUNTLESS times, too …)
I cannot wait to grab the guitar again and start playing. :D
