On the tonight Show, Johnny Carson often played the role of “Carnac the Magnificent.” Carnac was an “omniscient soothsayer” who could “divine the answers to questions that were hermetically sealed in envelopes.” Carnac would hold the envelope up to his forehead, then give the answer, and then open the envelope and read the question. 

Here is my version of Carnac distilled into short blurbs about my thoughts on music making.  These pithy sage words of wisdom will be used, at a minimum, to motivate my particular artistic passion called music making.  However, if YOU get anything out of these breath taking pieces of epic wisdom you will have made my day as well.  Thank You for visiting.

First you have to step back and take a realistic view of your particular goals and life situation. The following are my personal answers. They may not be your personal answers.  Your answers to these questions are the right answers.

Answer 7: A songwriter and a music producer

Carnac says:  

• What do you consider yourself ?
  1. a songwriter, 
  2. a music producer, 
  3. a performing artist, 
  4. all of the above 
  5. or a combination of the above. 

Answer 8: More than a hobby but less than a full time goal

Carnac says:  

• What is music creation to YOU?
  1. A hobby
  2. A full time endeavor
  3. More than a hobby but less than a full time goal
  4. All of the above

Answer 9: Hell NO

Carnac says:  

• Is it ok to use any of the following EXCUSES as a reason not to move forward in the direction of music making if that is what YOU really want to do?
  1. NO MONEY
  2. NO TIME
  3. NO SKILLS
  4. NO ENERGY

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On the tonight Show, Johnny Carson often played the role of “Carnac the Magnificent.” Carnac was an “omniscient soothsayer” who could “divine the answers to questions that were hermetically sealed in envelopes.” Carnac would hold the envelope up to his forehead, then give the answer, and then open the envelope and read the question.  

Here is my version of Carnac distilled into short blurbs about my thoughts on music making.  These pithy sage words of wisdom will be used, at a minimum, to motivate my particular artistic passion called music making.  However, if YOU get anything out of these breath taking pieces of epic wisdom you will have made my day as well.  Thank You for visiting. 

Cheers 

Dave

Answer 4: Song referencing 

Carnac says:  

• What is a CRITICAL puzzle piece in the mixing and mastering process for your original music? 

Answer 5: within 10% 

Carnac says:  

• Your song does not have to be as good as the professional mix and mastered reference track. It better be close though.  How close Dave? 

Answer 6: You end up with a better creation.  Also, YOU are not an island; try not to always create music in a vacuum.

Carnac says:  

• Why is it good to learn, play, create, perform and network with others?  

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On the tonight Show, Johnny Carson often played the role of “Carnac the Magnificent.” Carnac was an “omniscient soothsayer” who could “divine the answers to questions that were hermetically sealed in envelopes.” Carnac would hold the envelope up to his forehead, then give the answer, and then open the envelope and read the question.  

Here is my version of Carnac distilled into short blurbs about my thoughts on music making.  These pithy sage words of wisdom will be used, at a minimum, to motivate my particular artistic passion called music making.  However, if YOU get anything out of these breathtaking pieces of epic wisdom you will have made my day as well. Thank You for visiting. 

Cheers 

Dave 

Answer #1:Take Action! 

Carnac says:  
What is the difference between thinking about making music and actually making music? 

Answer #2: YES! 

Carnac says:  
Is it ok to give yourself permission to be BRAVE and create something that has the real potential of being really crappy?  

Answer #3: ANY DIRECTION!; as long as it not standing still. We learn from our failures too. 

Carnac says: 
What is the best direction to move when making music? 

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