Living Out a Dream
by admin on November 12, 2009
in Perry Belcher Lifestyle
Over the last few weeks I have really been asking myself, what do I really want to do with the rest of my life. So much has been about business and making money and very little has been about what I really love, so, I plan to change all that.
I love music, especially country music. No, I’m not going to try to become a singer, but I am really interested in writing country songs. I would love your help in suggesting any groups that would be good to get involved in.
Has anybody approached songwriting as an open source endeavor, could be fun. If anybody is interested in co-writing let me know, I have a few Ideas
- Perry
I came across you through Pat Flynn. Don’t remember how I came across Pat Flynn, but he seems a credible guy. After reading your post, I had to write you.
First I know nothing of writing country music songs, but I know a guy who aspires to be a country music singer, although he doesn’t write or play an instrument. My dad put him in touch with a country music agent that he used to work with. This agent has represented Marty Stuart, Alan Jackson, and others. He (the agent) gave this singer some very straight forward advice about the country music business, as a favor to my dad.
If you get something written, or just want some insider advice, I’m sure I could dig up his name and email.
My dad and this agent guy wrote their own country song over lunch one day- “If I can’t be your number one, then number two on you!”
Hey man… Hit me at the email above and I can hook you up.
I would be interested in co-writing with you. My brother in law is a producer in Brazil. What are some of your ideas Perry?
Hey Perry:
You should check out Ween’s album “12 Golden Country Greats” for inspiration. The lyrics are ridiculous, the instrumentals brilliant. They actually hired some of the best studio musicians available for the sessions.
I can see you using your life experience and sense of humor to create a truly memorable album.
Best luck, my friend.
Erik Stafford
There’s a great homegrown group called Blacktop Gypsy. Excellent and they do their own stuff. They’d be good to possibly co-write with. http://www.blacktopgypsy.com
We’ve been to a benefit for Kinky Friedman’s Utopia Ranch where they about stole the show…
Good luck!
Jill
I’m still confused about what happened with you, but I wish you all the best in your new career! I write most instrumental songs and I’m up to a modest $800+/month teaching guitar online (online courses and related affiliate products). My dream is to get it to at least $2-3K/month at a minimum so I can continue to live my passion.
Music is the best thing – after 28 years of playing/teaching I’m still finding new things to learn and new angles with which to approach the guitar.
I am a singer/songwriter always looking for good songs. I am generally a folk rock type singer but have always wanted to delve into country a little. Email me to further this conversation.
David Foster
Hey I’m almost positive we could find something to put on paper, hell we used to sing just about every country song that was known
Hey Perry,
I’ve been writing country songs a while now. Recorded a few — http://www.jpmaroney.com/mymusic.html
Even got radio play for two of them: “Daddies” and “Thanks for Giving”
Would love to network with you on it … share ideas. I’ve been making contact with some people in the industry about getting publishing & writing for the money. From what I’ve learned it ain’t that easy — but neither were the other things I’ve done in my life
(and you too for that matter).
Hit me up at my email in the wordpress comment — and let’s talk.
JP
Perry,
Where in the world have you been man?
One thing you’ll need in your adventure with song writing is the ability to have a melody. I guess you can just sit around and write words with no direction and no tune but the alternative (having a “diddy” the lines follow) will bring out passion, emphasis, and “feel”.
I have an online guitar course that I’d be happy to give you private access Perry.
I’d get a kick out of working with you partner.
You got my mail… hit me.
Jerry