A Shout to The "Sound Board"

Sound board, a photo by Adam James Photography © on Flickr.

I had my song-spiration. Now all I had to do was start writing!

After the first day, I felt a bit humbled. "Hmm..wonder how I figured I was s'posed to know what matters to someone besides me if I planned on doing this myself?"
And after the second day, I felt lonely. "Boy...sure wish I had someone to share THIS cool thought with..."
Third day, I was stuck.

Stuck? I couldn't be stuck! "Work it out, P. What'cha gonna do?"

I sent out an email asking five friends and trusted acquaintances to offer feedback on my stuff - lyrics and melodies. I knew I was asking a lot (cause only I knew exactly how regularly I'd write them - just about every day). Each of these folks is the kind not to make commitments unless they can follow through. I gave them a way out and hoped for just one heartfelt "Yes."

To my surprise, they were all on board! I'd found myself one heavy-duty Sound Board!!

My Sound Board is made up of guys and gals, young and mature, and they span the state: a professionally trained vocal coach in Seattle; a local experienced musician, worship director and music store owner; a vocalist from Spokane with extensive musical lineage; a retired gospel recording artist with wisdom; and a special friend who just has that knack of knowing a song is gonna be a hit before it plays on the radio.

You've gotta know, I couldn't have written the songs for this album without my Sound Board. So for them, I want to make sure I give a shout out: "Thank you. Thank you! THANK you!! THANK YOU!!!"