You’re a songwriter. You’re passionate about writing songs. Maybe you’re pretty good. Maybe you’re even excellent. And maybe you feel called to do music- called by God or by “the universe.” But you have a day job. You haven’t been able to transition to doing music full-time.
Are you a failure?
The answer may surprise you. Read on!
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We’ll get back to that in a second. First, let me tell you about a guy named Paul.
Maybe you’ve heard of the Apostle Paul. Paul was passionate. He was also very, very successful- widely considered the greatest Christian missionary in history. He was literally called by God to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. If there’s one guy who should’ve been able (and deserved) to follow his passion full-time, it’s Paul.
But Paul was also a tent-maker.
He made tents to help make ends meet. At times, he’d work his day job during the week and chase his dream around it. Sound familiar?
Was Paul a failure because he didn’t pursue his passion full-time?
Of course not! He was relentless in following his calling. He went about it with passion and intelligence. He never quit. Even as he lived out his last days in a prison, he was writing letters to churches- letters which would become much of the New Testament. And you can bet his jailers were getting an earful of the gospel!
He was faithful to his calling, and that made him successful. The results, he understood, weren’t in his control. God didn’t “deliver” Paul from his day job (I sometimes wonder if that was the “thorn in the flesh” Paul talked about. But that’s probably just my personal issues showing.).
God used Paul’s day job to fund some of his missions work. There was a reason it was best for Paul to step back at times and make tents. (Read my blog post: “Day Job: A Songwriter’s Prison or Patron?“) What was God doing in his heart and mind during those hours that made him even more effective when he was preaching?
So if Paul, the greatest missionary in history, was not a failure in spite of his day job, you probably shouldn’t see yourself as a failed songwriter based on your day job status. Maybe being a full-time songwriter isn’t the plan for you. Or maybe this season is to prepare you for full-time writing later. It’s sure not for me to say.
The question isn’t, “Am I able to write full-time?” The question should be, “Am I being faithful to my calling?”
If you want to use your time wisely- to use it improving your craft and learning about the music business, I have a great opportunity for you.
In the month of July, I’m hosting a transformative online songwriting event called, “Building A Hit: From Blank Page To Finished Lyric.” In this powerful 4-week online workshop, I reveal:
How to find great song ideas. Kill writers block and fill up that blank page again and again.
How to focus your ideas for maximum impact. Don’t waste any more great ideas by leaving them under-developed or confusing.
How to frame your idea for maximum commercial appeal. Having a great, compelling idea isn’t enough. You have to build your song in a way that an artist will want to sing it and an audience will want to hear it.
How to finish your song. Stop leaving your best ideas unfinished. Nobody loves a song they never hear, and a song that’s only 99% finished will never get recorded, never get on the radio, and never change your life.
If you want to join me on a journey that will help you think and write like a pro songwriter, click on the link below. Spots are limited for this event, and I only host it twice a year. Miss out, and it’s gone for another 6 months. Don’t delay. Transform your songwriting today.
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God Bless and Enjoy the Journey,
Brent
Brent Baxter is a hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Lady Antebellum, Joe Nichols, Gord Bamford, Ruthie Collins, Ray Stevens, and more. He’s written a top 5 hit in the US, a #1 in Canada & a top 10 in Texas… so far. He also hosts a top-rated songwriting and music business podcast called, “The C.L.I.M.B.” which can be found on iTunes or your favorite podcast app.
