Hi Couch,

At eighteen, a lot of young folks are not totally sure of what they DO have...and family and friends are not the best sources to listen to. In Joanna's case, the pros did tell her that she had to either "fish or cut bait"..in other words, she had to find that fire of commitment or she would not make it in the business because there are thousands of talented young folks out there with a real burning to make it. Some lack her talents..but they can be molded into what the public will buy. They cited plenty of examples of less than talented folks who had the savvy and the packaging to be put together into a buyable image by the labels. You can label it whatever you choose, but "wishy washy" is a tactless choice IMO for that period that most teenagers go through where they are simply uncertain of what to do with their future. This was an opportunity for Joanna (and the rest of us) to establish relationships with people she would never have been able to get close to in any other forum. Yes, she did receive validation...but that is something I believe every artist thrives on, including you. Otherwise why do you post your work for others to read? Certainly not for the constructive criticism. [Linked Image]

There is nothing wrong with instigating a discussion here. No one forces anyone to read or respond to anything. It is all about choices.

Bobbie

They'll tell you success in the music biz is all about who you know...but the truth is...it's about who knows you.

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