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One person who mentored me didn't validate collaboration. Yeah, he was that good.
He wrote music, and taught music. He thought Jazz was random insanity, and Prince was like a screaming cat he. couldn't listen to. However, even though he taught me a great deal about music. I now am of the opinion that in popular music collaboration sounds like a fun thing with lots of possibilities. Let's rock it.

Laurie Stevens, James Porterfield and 3 others

Laurie Stevens Odd. I mean each creative type has his own brand of genius. If we all shared the same passions and talents, the creative world would be stagnant. But, I consider jazz the thinking man's music. And Prince was this amazing amalgam of everything cool (James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and so many more) who, nevertheless made his music utterly his own. Have you seen his tribute to George Harrison where he does the solo on My Guitar Gentle Weeps?

I mean, if not for collaboration, the world would be without the otherwordly talent of The Beatles. No thanks.

That being said, I'm a total loner. I despise having to work with others. But, when I do, my work is improved. Plus, I grow my skills in learning to work with people -- something I desperately need.

I see life as a massive school. We're here to learn lessons. I need to learn to work with others and value their differentness and all that offers. Maybe your mentor needs to learn to rely on himself. Sounds like it works for him.

There is another reason to consider co-writing though -- and that's the ability to draw on another's networking contacts. Each of can make just so many connections. Combined, we make more. Just my two cents. 6 years ago

Odd. I mean each creative type has his own brand of genius. If we all shared the same passions and talents, the creative world would be stagnant. But, I consider jazz the thinking man's music. And Prince was this amazing amalgam of everything cool (James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and so many more) who, nevertheless made his music utterly his own. Have you seen his tribute to George Harrison where he does the solo on My Guitar Gentle Weeps?

I mean, if not for collaboration, the world would be without the otherwordly talent of The Beatles. No thanks.

That being said, I'm a total loner. I despise having to work with others. But, when I do, my work is improved. Plus, I grow my skills in learning to work with people -- something I desperately need.

I see life as a massive school. We're here to learn lessons. I need to learn to work with others and value their differentness and all that offers. Maybe your mentor needs to learn to rely on himself. Sounds like it works for him.

There is another reason to consider co-writing though -- and that's the ability to draw on another's networking contacts. Each of can make just so many connections. Combined, we make more. Just my two cents.

James C. Taylor Do you write lyrics to melodic ideas. Develop with Piano. Would you like to collaborate on Homeless Hearts? I write well developed songs. Do you want to come out and Play, Laurie? (lol) Life's short. You gotta put it out there. Don't ask. Don't receive. I love jazz, too. May the blessings be. Best, Jim 6 years ago

Laurie Stevens Ah, would that I had time. The most I get to do these days is play a bit of piano and noodle around. Unfortunately I have no less than seven web sites that I'm behind on creating. My times is spoken for for the next 8-9 months. But, I will put the call out for you via social media. 6 years ago

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