Sponsor meeting #2

This past Thursday was a very informative one, "Jigga" and myself made our second visit to our very knowledgeable, yet soft-spoken sponsor Mr. Randall Johnson. After arriving at Mr. Johnson's home studio we sat down and did a little catching up, which was well needed.
After listening to some of Mr. Johnson's work, pop, hip hop, funk, and rock loops, which he made himself, I was more than impressed. And I regret not thinking of it then, but quite a few of his loops were perfect for an instrumental demo I've been meaning to form, but just lacked the means to create. So with my next meeting I have a ton of ideas to share with him, and I hope they all work out to a mutual benefit.

Over 9000!!!!!

When I woke up Monday morning, I could feel deep in the farthest reaches of my being that this week would be one to remember. Needless to say I couldn't have been any more correct. This week began on the highest possible note, as I met and spoke with a man who ranks as one of the best Bass players in the world. Mr. Anthony "Flex" Wellington, came to our humble White Horse Pike town, and gave me the exact kick start I needed in order to give my creative energy some constructive direction, and even gave me ideas to help fuel this rekindled inferno.
Anthony's words helped me power through this past week, and now I can finally set my sights on outrageous goals, that once were too massive to comprehend, but with someone like Anthony in my corner I feel confident enough to really attack my future with a club in one hand, and creative force in the next.

An honest Apology

I must apologize for my blogs as of late. Over the past 3 weeks I've been producing less than stellar blogs The last few Blogs I've put out, have been pretty lack-luster and I haven't lived up to the standards that I have established for myself, so with this I vow to only submit blogs of the highest quality, and caliber, and return to the most "BI-WINNING" blogger of all time.

WINNING!!!!!!

Thank You Mr. Morris

In no less than 9 hours I will finally meet a man who has quickly become a juggernaut in my musical influence. Anthony "Flex" Wellington will be visiting LHS. This is sure to be quite possibly one of the most powerful events of my life.
Five years ago, I never would have even been daring enough to imagine someone of Anthony's caliber and talent would even recognize me as a blip on there radar, but thanks to Mr. Morris,(seriously Thank you) I've been placed right in the sights of the amazing Bassologist.
I still can't thank Coach Morris enough.

Trip To Philly: Part Duex

This past Thursday, Kyle, Rondel, Larry and myself took a very enlightening trip to the city of Brotherly Love. Although my last trip was somewhat productive, and allowed me to familiarize myself with center city, this trip was by far a better experience. In this trip we all gained some invaluable information, met some interesting and unique people, and shared the general feeling of accomplishment. All in all, a great day, with some very cool info you'll have to stick around to find.

QOTD "No Reward > Education"

This past week has been one of the most enlightening experiences I've had in a very long time. I was introduced into some new fashion, music and networked far beyond the confines of my "White Horse Pike" town. After visting a new clothing site suggested to me by a fellow Senior Projectee. Amung the great sales and deals of plndr.com I found a shirt that spoke to me. Although It has been taken down since posting this, Its knowledge has left a print on me.

My alterEGO

A conversation I had earlier this week got me thinking about myself, as a Gemini I was born with spit personalities which sounded alittle far fetched, but after conversing with some about music and how when performing their persona completely changes I thought about this introspectively.
And after pondering this for some time, I did notice a certain swagger, and charisma that the everyday Ron Thompson doesn't have.
I've come to the conclusion that at some point in my life I began developing a second metality that only came out when I performed, To be frank I don't have much self esteem, and I'm not quite as confident as I let on. But when I get on stage and can "zone out", my "Alter-Ego" takes over and I become what every character, or person I need to be, weither I'm acting in a play/movie, or playing in a music group. I just find it so fascinating how I can transform so drastically so quickly. I also wonder if anyone else has any moments like this.hmm..

Gotta Love the City(Sponsor Sub #2)

This past Monday, Kyle Thompson, Darius Greene and myself decided to use the brief brake in our schedule to do a little sight seeing, as we roamed the concrete of Center City Philadelphia.
I'm not sure what is is about the city that just breaths inspiration, something about the fast pace, and environment helps me clear my head, and developed my thoughts, it's a very empowering experience. We tookin some sites, tasted some "cousine", and even played some cool improv tunes for passer-bys' enjoyment.
All and all this was a much needed and well enjoyed adventure.

Sponsor Meeting(Sub)

For the next week and most of this week, my duties to my commitments has had we bound to the school. But I did not let my inability to see my sponsor discourage me from learning something new in my field.
Earlier in the year I post a Blog explaining that I choose audio production and music recording because I had become comfortable with my playing abilities. In retrospect, "I was a damn fool", I have no idea how I could have allowed myself to fall victim to talent satisfaction.
I digress, I say all of this to say, I've discovered a brand new world of music to explore. After performing at Princeton's Jazz festival a few weeks ago, I realized that there was more to Jazz than once perceived. If I wanted to truly become the great musician I wanted to be, I would have to fall further down the rabbit hole. So I picked up my guitar, warmed up my computer and discovered a plethora of new influences. So expect to hear more of the unsung heroes of the 1920' through 40's in up coming weeks.
Wes Montgomery: Jimi Hendrix looked up to this guy.

Still Blocked?!

A few weeks ago I posted a blog describing my frustrations with my overwhelming mental block. This isn't a redemption blog where I explain that by some magic happening I've somehow found myself on the other side of it, but rather a part 2, a continuation of my struggle with comprehending the fantastic events that I've experienced, and that I need to find a way better handle this stress. In the most paradoxical fashion expected future events are a looming ominous storm cloud, performing my final high school musical (no pun intended), meeting the professional "Bassolgist" Anthony Wellington, starting my own musical endeavors, acting for the first time in front of a camera, and spreading my wings over the summer so I'll be better prepared to fly on my own in college