I Love Rock 'N Roll...

The roar of the crowd.
The bright stage lights.
The backstage greetings.
The CD signings.
The interviews.
The magazine covers.
And yes, the fame.
It seems like a good life, right?
Well, of course it does, from this point of view.But I want to be on the other side. The other point of view. The one who looks at the un-famous people of this world and clearly remembers the days before all the fame; the little girl singing in her room to her favorite CD over and over and over and over, with the volume on full blast, waiting for someone to tell her to shut the thing off.I want to go from my room, to a stadium. But it's obviously not going to launch off from point A to point Z in a single bound. Typically, I have come prepared. I made a checklist.
These are the things that I will need to rise to fame:
1)A trustworthy voice coach.
I do have a decent singing voice, but developing it to it's full potential is a must.
2)A band.
Yes, I want to be in a band. I never pictured myself as a solo artist and I may never will. And I'm not going to be one of those lead singers who are all bossy and are all like, "ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!!!!" all the time. No. I will treat my band members as if they were my family, because, in a way, bands are family, right? Preferably male, I'll need: at least two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. And, the most important thing that a band needs is passion for the music, and if possible, as much passion for music as I have. Music speaks what you are too ashamed to say in words. Music is pretty much my therapy for when I'm in a bad mood, a good mood, whatever. Whatever mood you're in, there has to be a song to fit it. Music is universal, and most importantly, music will never die. (Also, finding 'perfect' band members takes time, so I have to be extra patient.)
3) A comfortable space to practice. Obviously. We won't get anywhere without practicing, so a place to practice is a must.
4) A good manager.
You have all watched those movies about the bands who get terrible band managers and they end up breaking up, right? Well, an understanding and dependable manager would not let that happen.
5) Small gigs or shows.
Coffee shops, school dances, sports parks, wherever.
6) A band site.
Optional, yet it may be helpful in order to become discovered.
Those are my standards. The rest is up to the world.
I invite you to follow my journey, starting at freshman year, to the rise to fame!
And....the journey starts...now...
Until next blog,
--K