BSPASS: When a Music Stream Fails, Ask Yourself These Questions

Featuring Guest Artist, Brent Brown.

Artist photos and blog provided by Brent Brown

Yesterday, I failed my [live] stream soo bad. Thank goodness I’ve learned the power of journaling. I care about the music I make deeply and it hurts when things don’t work to plan. After a brief sulking session, I asked myself 2 questions:
  
1. FIX: What can I fix about this for next time?  
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2. WHY: You can’t focus day in and day out if you don’t love it or why you do it. It’s easy to forget why we start doing things in the hustle. What do you love about it [your work]? 

Fix: A cord that was giving me issues for sure. (Replaced now)
Fix: A setting in the computer now silences previous instrument patches. In case something gets unruly while switching (like crazy weird computer feedback).  
Fix: Another programmed idea I thought would be awesome, but kept tripping me up. So I took that off. 
Fix: Work in a real song at least every other song for quality control. ​

Why: I believe my new rig is completely novel in its intricacies. I’m all-in to share my vision of this performance style with the world. 
​Why: It’s stretched me further than ever as a producer and performer. Keeping track of loops/levels/expressions/automations/selections/bypassing as I go. 
Why: When an unexpected success meets me in common hours, I will be so happy to share the story. I believe it’ll be worth telling; to inspire other creators who may need it, as we all feel beat down from time to time. 
Why: F comfortability. 

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About Artist, Musician, & DIY Aficionado Brent Brown. Visit: brentbrownmusic.com

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