Composers Expo

The Expo was a blast and I’m totally worn out! I spent the day getting inspired, challenged, meeting and learning and I loved every minute of it. As I was driving home I was thinking about my day and had two thoughts I’d like to share.

First is the realization that there are SO MANY great composers out there, and you know, I’m honored to be one of them. This year the first place winner was one of the top twenty last year who didn’t make it to the final round, even though I did. So even though I didn’t make it this year, I really feel like I can write right along side some very talented people.

And secondly, after the ceremony I decided I was done and needed to get back to the hotel to rest. 30 minutes later, I’m still at the event trying to say goodbye to everyone I wanted to, which helped me realize that even though I’ve only been here in LA twice, I really do have the start of some really interesting friendships. I hope they continue to grow and that it won’t been too long before I can see everyone again. Maybe next year…

Hope you all are doing well! It’s bed time for me.

Much metta,

John