Being grateful and giving thanks is a self-discipline that I attempt to observe each day.

From a songwriting perspective, listed here are some issues I imagine all of us inventive varieties should be grateful for:

The Believers

My mother was an enormous believer in me and my music.  When everybody else was telling me “no”, she inspired me to maintain on and instructed me how proficient I used to be.  My spouse believes in me and encourages me on a regular basis.  Kim Williams believed in me and gave me my first shot within the music enterprise. I’ve a music writer who has believed in me and challenged me to put in writing higher for greater than 15 years now.  I’d additionally prefer to thank my many co-writers who’ve impressed me all through my profession. I’m SO grateful for every of them as a result of they stored (and hold) me going after I considered quitting.

The Non-Believers

I’ve a LONG listing of people that didn’t assume I might make it within the music enterprise.  Lots of of instances, they rejected my songs and me personally as a author. As a substitute of giving up, they made me much more dedicated to proving them improper.  A little little bit of vindictive revenge could be a good factor.  I nonetheless see lots of these individuals at business capabilities and it is vitally candy to shake their fingers and share my accomplishments with them.

Anybody Who Will Hear

I imagine songwriters ought to be pleased about anybody who will hearken to their music.  From the informal fan who walks in to a author’s evening off the road to the uber fan who would purchase something we put out, we owe a debt to the individuals who hearken to our music.  With out them, songwriting can be a thankless pursuit.  After they purchase, stream or present up, they’re validating what we do.

A Greater Energy

Songwriting is a present that not everyone seems to be given.  No matter your perception system, I’d counsel that almost all of us imagine that further-unusual skills come from some supply outdoors of ourselves.  Wherever you assume that comes from, be grateful and grateful that you just confirmed up on this planet with the talent set that permits you to create music that by no means existed earlier than you arrived.

Your Assist Staff

Even when they aren’t actual “believers” but, most songwriters have a assist workforce round us that features spouses, important others, youngsters, and prolonged household.  Thank these individuals.  It’s not all the time simple to like a songwriter.  And it’s not all the time simple to assist assist one till they begin being profitable.  I’m grateful for the individuals who supported me financially and emotionally whereas I chased this loopy dream.  I’m grateful for my SongTown neighborhood. The writers and artist in the neighborhood proceed to encourage me with their dedication and assist of one another. I’d encourage you to take inventory of your individual believers and provides them an enormous hug or cellphone name and categorical your gratitude at the moment.

At this time, take a break from the music and simply be grateful that you just get to do what you do and present a lot of like to the individuals round you who hold you going.

Blessings from SongTown ~Marty