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Moving to LA for the first time, I really thought things were going to be easy. I would be audition everyday, meeting thousands of celebrities, and booking acting and singing work left and right. Naturally I learned very quickly this is not how the world works.

My first audition was for American Idol, and boy did that suck. I was sitting in the sun for 8 hours, and then finally sang if front of three judges for 30 seconds. Yes! I’m not even kidding. Needless to say for whatever reason I was told no.

About 2 years later, again not kidding, I was finally given a huge opportunity. This was a private audition for the show the voice. This time I didn’t wait with millions of people; I was apart of the callback auditions. Usually the ones that go straight to this audition have mangers that got them a spot. I felt I was so ready, and then I go in there and forget the lyrics. So once again, I was told no. This one really hurt, because I felt it was my fault.

Today, I’m still standing, still playing, still singing, and still writing. I know I’m great, I just had a lot to learn. Now I’m building my empire. I have a notebook full of songs, I’m mastering the piano, my voice has grown, and soon I will be a college graduate. I will know everything there is to know about music, and the business. I don’t need anyone to say yes, because I am the CEO of CBarnesRecords. Looking to the future, I own this town.  

The Piano: The leading instrument

First I would like to say if you are reading this post, thank you. Welcome to Cody’s blog. I hope you all are thrilled in being a part of my very first post.

I have played piano for four years now. Yes that makes me still a beginner, but I am still very knowledgeable about the instrument. I love the piano. It creates such a beautiful sound, and is a great piece of furniture. I know it may sound cheesy, but when you have a piano in your house it feels like a home. I think fellow musicians can agree with me on this one. My dream home consists of a royal blue grand piano in my living room.

What I love about the piano is that it is the Zeus of all instruments. In most songs it creates the base of the song, or the background if you think of it that way. Piano can be used in many types of music too. Jazz, pop, country, hip-hop, gospel, and even some rock all include piano. I have heard: “if you know how to play the piano, then learning another instrument will be easy.” I cant remember how many people have told me that, especially if I talk about picking up the guitar.

I guess what I’m trying to say is having the ability to play the piano is important. Its important because with piano playing skills comes great power, especially for singers. It’s also a great stepping-stone in becoming a musician, just like the guitar. Just think about the greats that pianists are associated with, Beethoven, Bach, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruno Mars, and even Lady Gaga.  

Next time you see a piano notice the sparkling reflection of heavens light shinning down on its majestic stature.