I would say you have talent. But let me give you a caution. There are a ton of folks out there with talent. The difference is desire. I know of one guy, great singer, but if he couldn't get his validation from someone telling him he was good, he didn't have the self confidence to push ahead. I think it is imperative for you to lock yourself into a room, have an honest conversation with you, and figure out if you really believe you are good enough. Then you need to have the next conversation with you, which is to figure out if you believe in your music and talent enough to get on the long road. There is a great example right here at the Mudcat. That is Jed Marum. I remember when he would talk about giving up a great job with benefits in the airline industry, to become a pro. There were times, extended times, where he had a helluva time just making ends meet. He was under incredible pressure to give it up and go back to the corporate world. But he believed in his music, found ways to keep going, and today he is making a respectable living, and doing better all the time. He believed, and he perservered in the face of daunting pressure. If you are not willing to do that, then stick with being a party player and part timer. It is not a bad way to go. But if you want to be a pro, then you need to be able to commit in the face of daunting odds.

I wish you well, and hope you chase the dream.

Mick