Living Life In The Rear View Mirror
April 26, 2016
Living Life In The Rear View MIrror
Posted by Raito in Misc, Pictures and tagged as #motivational, leaving life in the rear view mirror
April 24, 2016
I had a dream about music revenue
Maybe I had the dream because I am currently selling gear to save up for a specific travel guitar, so I can write more tunes on the road! After all, If my music business was profitable…. which it’s NOT yet, then it wouldn’t be an issue right!
OK, so I’m sure I’m not much different than many other PT musicians out there, in that streaming revenue from my songs barely covers the cost of hosting a website, let alone buying new gear, repairs, video, etc. Ya, I have a full time job, but dang this music thing is an expensive sideline gig, that keeps so many of us in the RED!
How do I make it profitable?
So, I had a dream last night that I delved into the world of video review of gear. I awoke thinking could I help other people decide what gear to buy, and augment my musical revenue through affiliate commissions if people buy the gear I review.
Then I thought… what else is out there for PT musicians to augment their artist cash flow beyond streaming revenue…
What about merchandise? What about referrals to apps? What about online radio? Song reviews? Industry seminars? What about online teaching? What else is out there???? Licensing instrumentals?
Time to find OUT!
My mind is spinning! Not sure where I go with this…. If you are a fellow musician would love to hear what you are doing to produce multiple streams of income from your music.
Posted by Raito in Indie, Misc, Primary, Song Writing and tagged as i had a dream, music affiliate programs, music revenue, pt musician, raito, song licensing, streaming revenue, video gear review
March 12, 2016
Shots
Writing a few tunes today. Decided to spare you my vocals, and give you a little Saturday afternoon guitar riff… decided to call it SHOTS 🙂
Hope you are having an AMAZING weekend!!! Wherever you are on this planet… whatever your are going through, we only have one SHOT at this thing we call LIFE, so hope you are LIVING IT to the FULLEST!!!
Raito OUT!
Shots Guitar Riff – 03-12-2016
Writing a few tunes today. Decided to spare you my vocals, and give you a little Saturday afternoon guitar riff… decided to call it SHOTS :)Hope you are having an AMAZING weekend!!! Wherever you are on this planet… whatever your are going through, we only have one SHOT at this thing we call LIFE, so hope you are LIVING IT to the FULLEST!!!Raito OUT 🙂
Posted by Raito on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Posted by Raito in Song Writing and tagged as guitar riff, marshall as100d, ovation elite, shots, shure, voicelive 2
February 20, 2016
The Game of Love-Keys To The Junos 2016
Happy Weekend To ALL!!!!!!!
Yamaha is having a songwriting contest to win tickets to the Junos 2016, access to the Juno Songwriting Circle, and some other wicked musical prize packages (for the top 3). Having said that, there is nothing I’m asking of anyone. No clicking. No voting. Just have a listen and comment or share if you choose. Yamaha Canada Music has judges who are going to be picking their top 3.
Either way, I have already WON!!! I have been working on this song for almost 20 years, and this contest gave me the inspiration to finish it! To me …that’s a prize all unto itself!!!
Posted by Raito in Contest, Song Writing, Video and tagged as indie music, raito, songwriting, the game of love, yamaha keys to the junos 2016, YamahaCanadaMusic, yamahakeystothejunos
January 24, 2016
Need Help w/ Lyrics- Catching Fire Incomplete Song
Reaching out to my ‘artistic’ friends. I have been stumped on this song WAY WAY too long and could use some lyrical assistance. If you contribute, and the song goes anywhere… you will be #socan #copyright credited with dual writing status… #indie #rock # songwriting !!!!
Need Some Lyrics ~ Catching Fire
Reaching out to my 'artistic' friends. I have been stumped on this song WAY WAY too long and could use some lyrical assistance. If you contribute, and the song goes anywhere… you will be #SOCAN #copyright credited with dual writing status… #indie #rock #songwriting!!!!
Posted by Raito on Sunday, January 24, 2016
Posted by Raito in Song Writing and tagged as catching fire, indie, need lyrics, songwriting
January 2, 2016
Happy New Year of Songs, Dreams & Dr Pepper
Happy New Year to all you crazy people still chasing your dreams, making a difference, and or living life to the fullest. I’m not going to get into a big review of 2015, as new beginnings tend to make us spend too much time looking in the rearview mirror.Having said that, this is my artistic outlet. As a songwriter, there are songs I have been working on for 16+ years. The past is where we came from, the past has brought us to today, and although it doesn’t define us… we can use ‘snippets of our experiences’ to complete the puzzle pieces of our present and future songs, relationships, and dream chasing! As long as we (you & I) don’t use the past as a crutch or excuse… sky is the freaking limit!!!!
So today, I leave you with an uncompleted song that I have been working on for 16+ years called Dr. Pepper. I thinking it’s a fitting reminder that our lives are a journey, not a destination. I started writing this song in a hospital room while waiting for my daughters heart surgery (FYI 100% successful). My wife crying while drinking Dr. Pepper, someone accidentaly stepping on a Ladybug, & a tea kettle crashing to the floor, are lyrics that lack context unless you were a fly on the wall.
May 2016 be a Year of New Songs for you & yours!
Cheers,
Lee
Posted by Raito in Song Writing and tagged as dr pepper song, dr pepper starts to cry, kettle crashes, ladybug smashes, new year new songs, raito, songwriting, sunday gloom
December 23, 2015
The Smell of Crayola Crayons
Writing music in my head… reminds me of Crayola crayons melting! That smell… I swear is the happiest odour ever. Call me weird 🙂
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Posted by Raito in Misc and tagged as crayola crayon, smell the crayons, writing music in my head
November 15, 2015
Paris Climate Summit, ISIS, One & The Same
In light of recent ISIS terrorist events in Paris, I delayed posting this One & The Same Climate Change video. My heart bleeds for not only the lives lost in Paris, but as well Beirut, Africa, and the other 125,000 hearts that stop beating this past weekend in Japan & Mexico! The world needs CHANGE on so many fronts. The world is broken. Plus, the scientific data on #climatechange is indisputable. Is this the legacy we want to leave our children & grandchildren?
I’m inspired that the Climate Summit will forge on in Paris, later this month. Our world leaders, and especially Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, & new Minister of Environment & Climate Catherine McKenna, need to ensure Canada shows our leadership, and willingness to change. This summit, is now, more than ever needed to show the world can unite, in peace, in solidarity, and ‘do more than just’ desire to create a better planet for future generations! We need ACTION!
We can do this! #climatechange CAVEAT: We need #peace… It’s TIME!
Posted by Raito in Contest, Indie, playlist for the planet, Press and tagged as #climatechange, #isis, #letsdothis, #paris, #wecandothis, Catherine McKenna, cmp5, cop21, Justin Trudeau, Paris Summit
October 18, 2015
Drum Beats + Review Jam
Messed around this weekend with Drum Beats + (an IOS app drum kit emulator)! Not my best guitar work, but definitely had fun messing around with different drum kit sounds from Ninebuzz software. No app can ever take the place of a live drummer & kit, but must say this one had me jamming for hours. I could easily change tempo, and was impressed with the plethora of beats!
Posted by Raito in Gear, Review and tagged as drum beats +, ios app review, masrhall, ninebuzz software, ovation
September 27, 2015
United Breaks Guitars & Taylor Rocks
It’s not every day you meet someone who has a video with 15 Million + YouTube views. Last week, I thoroughly enjoyed a performance/presentation from musician Dave Carroll on the true power of social media. He has translated a 20+ year musical career and a negative United Airline experience into pure magic! This music video was created for $150 and has not only elevated his musical exposure, but proves you don’t need a big budget to have a true impact. Creativity ROCKS!!!! If you dig into the story behind the song, in my humble opinion, United Airlines completely botched the importance of the power of social media. On the other hand, Taylor Guitars, who gave Dave two new axes, received a megaton of free advertising for being logical & responsible in today’s social media driven reality.
Must say thanks to Dave for letting me play his Taylor Guitar after the presentation! (Which BTW… I was blown away with and is totally my next guitar purchase!) Please check out Dave’s other songs here. Mr. Carroll is truly talented and has many other songs that need to be heard.
Posted by Raito in Gear, Misc, Workshops and tagged as #taylorguitars, #unitedairlines, creativity, davecarrollmusic, www.davecarrollmusic.com, www.taylorguitars.com, www.united.com
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