A Childs Passion

Sunday 29th March 2009 and there I was amongst musicians and artists together with my youngest son Jason (11 years) discussing the new drama, music and film studios being launched in London and Essex. Exuberance surrounded the room with high spirited people discussing the first ‘Battle of the Bands’ contest named the ‘L’ Factor, (L = Loughton).

Imagine creating new bands with different musicians and the winner having their own song recorded, produced and then released to the world. This is going to happen in the next two months. The owner of the recording studio spoke to my son and after finding out Jason played the drums, he suggested that he put a group together and enter the competition.

Well I have never seen so much excitement, energy and sheer enthusiasm from my son to want something to work. By the end of the day he had managed to phone and enlist a guitarist and vocal lead. Now it was time for him to find three songs and create a name for the band. Again by night fall three songs chosen and a name – ‘One in a Lifetime’. He is currently designing his own logo. His elder brother is already manager and me as Dad can happily sit on the sidelines and watch the intensity of what’s occurring with pride.

The event is only a few weeks away but Jason has managed to put himself in with a chance to perform in front of key music professionals and enjoy a great night. He knows the reality of the competition and is under no illusion of grandeur. It’s about “taking part, having fun and gaining more experience”. These are his words to me.

For me who admires anyone who can demonstrate passion for a hobby, career and of course their family deserves the time of day. We are in a tough climate and those who excel are those who show the right level of passion for success. If I or any of you take just 50% of what Jason has demonstrated over the last few days, you will achieve amazing things.

Dale Carnegie quoted “You never achieve success unless you like what you are doing.”

Frank Steggall

http://www.london.dalecarnegie.com/