Marc,

I've read many of your posts. I find, from a commercial, "pop" music perspective, your advice is right on the money (emphasize money).

Yes, we all love money. However, if music only meant money to me, I would have given up composing long ago. Commercial success (fame and money) is a much sought after goal in our profession, but not the primary reason many of us compose.

I compose because it's what I love doing most in life. I would be doing it regardless of the fame game and/or monetary gain. It's who I am.

Instrumental music allows me to step far out of the formulated box. Anything goes in instrumental music. We're creating moods. It doesn't have to tell a story; only arouse emotion in the listener.

Instrumental music to me is freedom. Freedom to compose straight from the heart, within any structure, in any genre, and to push the harmonic and melodic elements through the roof.

I also love writing songs, but it's a totally different journey. I can't envision a musical life without both.

Best, John

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