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Music Success Challenge/Blog 2 (week 1)
So..... in re-reading my challenges I see that I AM supposed to log some of the goals that I have setup as part of this challenge. Makes sense to me as you sort of need some accountability in regards to some of these things. Although the MSC is not for "rules/regulations" - it is setup to challenge us and encourage us to share with others (you) our journey.
I am a person who is always setting goals - whether its at my "day" job, or with music, or with family life, etc. What I've noticed is that a lot of the times I set goals that are more general in scope. I had originally set some goals when going through chapter 1 - but after reading some of the comments on Ariel's website I decided it was time to go back and make some more specific goals. So without further ado here are some of my goals.... I will by Oct 31 create a new bio and 15-second pitch I will complete 3 songs that I am working on by Nov 30 I will will start exercising daily for at least 30 minutes I will increase e-mail readership by 10 people by Nov 30 I will start reading my Quiet Moments book with Jeni daily I will start using Pro Tools on my computer for songwriting ideas by Dec 30 Yes.... these aren't all music related goals, and they shouldn't be. There is more to life than music. Part of the goal of this exercise, to me, is to start using my time more wisely - to create and keep in place an even distribution of life throughout my schedule. Obviously I have more goals than this as well - but I just decided to share these things - so that I have something I can look back on and check off and something that you can share with and enjoy. Thanks so much for reading - until next time. Peace  It's been a week....
Ok so I'm getting off to a little slow start with the blogging!!! Sorry... Had a really crazy week last week with music... Practice monday evening with band, tuesday had work at home to do, wednesday I practiced for the church service I was playing in, Thursday I had rehearsal with the church band, Friday was the Friday evening church service, Saturday had my bands show, Sunday back at church for two more services playing in the worship band!! So yeah... last week was kind of lost to me.
This week has really been me playing catch up with family things - and it's been a doozy of a week!!! Now here it is Thursday and I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a show in Union, OR. This has been a real test in prioritizing and trying to get things done. I've been slowly thinking about my goals and I will be sharing a few in the next blog. This is really a quick blog....... so much going on in my brain, thinking about my goals and getting them more focused, thinking about the band and where and how I want to go with that, thinking about booking agents or manager and trying to figure what's best with that, thinking about my "day" job and the two interviews I had today for different positions and which is going to work best or if I'll be hired or what!! So yeah it's been crazy.... bare with me as I cross all these hurdles - and share my thoughts and heart with you. You're comments are always welcome - good or bad - thanks so much for "listening" and reading. RG  1st Blog/Music Success Challenge
I recently purchased a book, Music Success in 9 weeks, and signed up to do a challenge. There's a fantastic prize package for the winner, but in all honesty that's not the reason I'm doing this. I've been a musician for a while now, and actively pursued this solo/band thing for the last 3 years. I've read many articles and online help guides, even jotted down a few notes along the way. But this current book, has fueled a commitment, a focus, a zeal that I have been lacking. I'll be blogging along the way for the next 9 weeks (and actually longer) about this challenge and things that are happening in my life, my career, and my heart. I hope you come along for the journey.
The first order of business for me was to clear my mind of all the clutter, and sit down and focus and THINK and WRITE about my goals. Not just with music, but for my life, financially, for my family. It opened the door for some great conversations with my wife, about things we want to accomplish. Goals we want to pursue. These conversations actually helped me see some of the financial burdens our family has and to help plan a course of action to free us of some debt. It was really a neat experience. I've always had a white board in my office for some goals that I've had, but in looking at the goals they've seemed more general. With the help of the book, I've actually sat down and focused and created some realistic short term (and long term) goals. Some with figures, some with just a statement. Some regarding music, some regarding my family, some regarding my own personal health. Things that I feel are important for the overall health of my marriage, my family, and my career. I look forward to sharing my thoughts, joys, struggles, passions, and failures with you. Hope you enjoy the ride! RG  First Blog via Blogger!!
Hey everyone -
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the Ron Greene (& The Right) blogger page. In the upcoming days, weeks, months, years.... return here to see what's going on in the life and times of the band (and I). Please if you're a blogger leave me your address and I'll subscribe and check out your blogs!! Thanks for reading! Ron www.rongreenetunes.com www.facebook.com/rongreenetunes  Rocket Market - Aug 17, 2010
Just played a show at the Rocket Market.
Great place to play on a summer evening. I had played this venue before in the winter and honestly.... it was kind of dead... so I wasn't really sure what to expect this time around. When I pulled up to the venue, there were people already sitting outside on the patio. I quickly began setting up my equipment and getting my sound check completed. Show time quickly came upon me, and as I gazed out - the patio was full. I quickly launched into my set and perfomed a mixture of songs from Sketches, songs not yet recorded and covers. The crowd was very appreciative and responded nicely - it was a pleasant venue and a great experience... I look forward to performing at The Rocket (hopefully with the band or with Justyn) again. Till next time..... peace!!! RG 
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