Being inspired

Over the last several months I have been blessed to meet some really great people in the local music scene in Columbus. I have met an engineer/producer that i have shared ideas with and he has shared some with me. I have met a very humble guitar player that I was all wrong about. I have another friend that never said anything good about this guy and we started talking and I realized that my other friend was wrong. I have met several people that support and encourage me to follow my dreams and move forward and forget about the past.
Before last night I had some uncertainty about the studio, my ability to run it and was really doubting myself. Then my friend came over for a live tutorial on Cakewalk Sonar X1. As I  sat there and proceeded to show him how to use it and how to get the most out of it I began to realize that all those years of reading and practicing my craft are starting to pay off. I felt confident behind the board for the first time in a long time.
As I prepare to launch my studio, I have been on a knowledge quest. Reading every book, manual,listening to every podcast that I can on recording, mixing and operations of a studio. As  of last night I realized that I can move forward with confidence knowing that I will be successful and for the first time in a long time I can dream again. So with that I am laying out my 5 year plan.

What I will accomplish over the next 5 year.(In no particular order)
Open my studio 1 by August 31st 2012
Engineer and Produce 2 high profile projects in 2013
Transition to a full time producer/engineer by January 1 2013
Start up Record Label February 2013
Sign first artists to label  February 2013
Raise funds for the music complex that I want to open to help bring music education back to the inner city. 2012-2014
Locate and construct a permanent location for the Music Studio and Music Program February 2014
Open Music complex and make a positive impact on the community around the site April 2014
Locate and construct a second location in Columbus 2015
Expand the music program to other cities (Cleveland 2016)
Expand the music program to another state ( North Carolina 2017)
Develop a national reputation for mixing and recording ( ongoing)
Open a Artist Hub ( Mastering House, Graphic Design Shop, Video Production)
Open an Artist Management Hub ( Brand Management, multi-media/social media management)

As I look at this list I know that is is an aggressive one but I know how when I get focused how tenacious I can be.

As I wrap up this post I have to thank my new friends, old friend and my family for all the love and support they have shown me along the way. Its time to do things a little different.

ARE YOU READY???

I AM!!