"The Imposter Phenomenon or the Imposter Syndrome is a mental state where we constantly attribute our work to luck or some uncontrollable force and have an irrational fear of being seen as a fraud. Nearly all of the creators I know who are serious about their craft experience this to some degree. Some only have thoughts, but many have thoughts that translate to actions where we irrationally deny ourselves opportunities and accolades for our work."

In this episode, I walk through one of my commissioning contracts to give you an example of how to put one together yourself. A PDF of the contract can be found by going to www.clthomasmusic.com and clicking on "The Composer's Room Podcast"

"When it comes to replacing a human experience, we often fail to realize that we are more than just our words. Our facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and more communicate a much deeper story than what we present with our words. It is the job of our internet presence to manufacture as much of a full experience as possible and it is working at a distinct disadvantage."   https://www.clthomasmusic.com/bio

'From beginner to master, realizing where we stand objectively and how we want to define and plan our success is an invaluable tool for forging a realistic path with a greater probability of success. This allows us to look at the market and adjust for success, whether our goals or the ways we achieve them may change.'

"As composers, it is essential to prepare ourselves for each writing session. This permits us to take advantage of the precious time we spend writing but helps us to feel and be successful with our work."   Focus Timer: https://www.focustodo.cn/

"You apply for the job. You apply for the grant. You meet the qualifications. Congratulations! The applicant pool, including you, has different levels of accomplishments and experience. However, the one thing you all have in common is that you meet the minimum requirements. That is crossed off the list... Now what? What makes you different from everybody else?"

"As composers, we can create music that can bypass people's guards and take them on a personal journey. We can make a significant difference at the moment that somebody listens to our music. Learning our balance between intuition and craft allows us to master our creative process, the process of creating meaningful art that is stimulating both logically and emotionally."

Welcome to the Composer's Room. In this episode, I introduce myself and cast the vision for this podcast series. Thank you for taking the time to click on this podcast and may the journey begin.