Day 4

Sorry, I skipped day three. It was a good day three... I'll prolly post my notes later. I don't remember the last time I've been this exhausted, and therefore this emotional. My goodness. Pretty sure if I do something as little as stubbing my toe my makeup will run.

Needless to say, I've learned a lot. Today was the last day of sessions. Tomorrow we get to watch the professionals put together a two minute clip from start to finish. Writing --> Acting --> Recording --> Music. It's gonna be awesome.

My lesson today with Mr. Campbell didn't work out exactly how I had planned, but I did get a chance to ask him some pressing questions... and also his opinion on whether or not I should go back to school. It was extremely helpful. I love watching that guy work. He put together some short orchestral pieces today... quickly. And he also played us some commercial music he's written... absolutely phenomenal. I wish I could do that. He definitely inspired me to try.

Some thoughts that have been rolling around in my mind today:

If you're hungry (for a specific knowledge), you need to feed yourself... if someone else feeds you, you're probably gonna end up getting a whole bunch of stuff you don't want.

Collaboration isn't as hard or as intimidating as I thought.

I could get used to living at a resort.

All I wanna do is compose something.

Man, I'm tired.

God is the ultimate source for creativity. Check in with Him first. Every time.

Know your audience.

Melodies don't have to be complicated. Sometimes only a groove is enough.

Take care of your ears.

I can't act.

I hope I can get as good at my craft as these people are and be as humble as these people are.

Why am I so shy?

God's character is revealed in His creation... God is beautiful.

Speak the truth in love.

God, be my rest.




Anywho... Getting ready for a fabulous time of worship/learning tonight. Can't bring myself to take a nap. The fear of not being able to wake-up is what's keeping me from doing it. Lord willing, I will sleep wonderfully tonight. Planning on hiking up to the tower on the top of the mountain at 5:00am tomorrow morning to catch the sunrise with Caroline. Should be glorious.