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"Unbelieveable! I read your columns at work and they nearly brought tears to my eyes. I'm 36, I played guitar and bass and sang on the road for 13 years, I've been writing songs since I was 12 (haven't finished more than about 50 though), and I haven't released a single thing. I've played my songs out live in many places including Greenwich Village in New York and gotten good responses, (which I know doesn't necessarily mean that the song is good), but I've still never finished a project on tape. Or when I did actually finish something, about 2 or 3 songs, I hated them. Well, with the inspiration that you've given me, I'm going to release a CD. I've used your plan outline from the column, "The Power to Release", to outline my plan and have come up with a release date of June 2, 1997. Just commiting it to paper is a powerful thing. Even if I fall short and don't release till July or August, I'll be a lot further along than I am now. And without the plan, I may have continued on like I have for the last twenty years, nowhere. Thanks so much for taking the time to put your thoughts down and get your own web site. I really felt like you were talking directly to me."

"I have been reading through your articles on Guitar Nine's site, and I am glad I came across them, if I hadn't, we (my band) would not be going forward with our careers! Thanks again for the inspiring words!"

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