I do get to perform my material live. Since my genre is gospel, I don't have a hard time finding venues at local churches. Outside of church I perform at schools and various community events. I have often been able to perform at work related functions and fundraising events.

Like another poster, I was a performer before I started writing, so the two go hand in hand for me. If I write it, I know I'm performing it at some point. Down the road, I'll intentionally write songs for others to perform.

Stanley


"Singer, Producer, Songwriter"
http://www.stanleyporter.net