I didn't realize how long its been since I've last wrote..... A lot has gone on, including writing music for television and film, which has been a long passion for me but never really the focus. I will post new "songs" pertaining to this career addition on my site under the "T.V./Film Music" page. Please feel free to listen and enjoy.
Work in terms of performing has gone up, which I am so grateful for! It is a tough road out there and you really have to focus on what it is you can offer to your employer, its just not as simple as "I play music, so pay me". You have to work together to create the right atmosphere for all the events you play for, no matter if your doing a private event, corporate event, restaurant gig, winery gig, etc. This is your professionalism taking on the challenges and working on a focused goal.
I want to thank you for stopping by and visiting, please come by often as I will continue these blogs and adding new T.V./Film compositions.
Hey there, hope all is well.
The new CD "U" is currently in the manufacturing stage
and is ready for its April 20th release!
I really want to thank all of you who have continued to
support the music, I am honored to present you new
music. This new CD has been life changing and I have
been humbled by this process, this is truly a window to
my soul.
If you haven't had the chance to preview, please visit
http://www.travisvega.com. Click the music page and
enjoy!!!
(Please email me any performance request)
Preview New CD "U":
Well I really can't express how happy I am to let you know
that in April I will be releasing my new CD "U". This project
was a joy to make and I want "U" to take a listen.....
Please visit
http://www.travisvega.com/music.html
to sample the new CD "U" before its release date.
The Career Musician
Part 3: Work Ethic - Live Performance
As I type, I am going over the mixes to my new CD and being overly critical I am of my work, I do remember why I wrote and recording them. Because of the live performances, yep simple as that! Every song I write I take to the live stage in front of everyone and if you are not feeling it then guess what neither am I. I want to write and perform songs that the general audience can feel, you can expect to take away an emotion/feeling from ones musical inspiration and most artist try to achieve that, me being one of them. Which leads me to this installment of T.C.M. Part 3: Work Ethic - Live Performance......
It's safe to say all musicians are not the same, so don't treat us as if we are. The true professional is put to the test were all can see in a live performance situation. I am sure everyone has checked out the local weekend warriors playing at your favorite watering hole, or nowadays while sipping your favorite glass [...]
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I am going to take a break from T.C.M on this entry. As I type I am wrapping up my guitar parts to my latest CD, which I have yet to pick a title for. I am really happy to be bringing this project to life, finally after almost two years of writing this record. Life has brought many new changes since my last CD and you can hear the evolution, I know exactly what I was going through composing each song and that is a great experience and I am so excited to be sharing this with you. This project has a little different sound to it, I recorded all my guitars using Greg Bennett's nylon string guitar (thin-line model), I have been playing this guitar live since this past summer and it has allowed me to mature and grow as a player. It seems to be that I can't put this guitar down! It has become an extension of who I am at this point in my life and that's a first for me when it comes to guitars, having that bond has been a welcomed addition to my life.
If you have any questions about the new CD, [...]
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