: About Me

Hello, my name is John Michael Storey (most people just call me Jack) and I am a baseless optimist. I also happen to be an artist and author, but that's second fiddle to my desire to change the world. I will often write about political issues, music business issues, social issues, and more. I am adamant about how amazing the future can be, and I am always trying to do what I can to make sure of it.

I am always open and available to talk about anything; please don't hesitate to contact me at jmichaelstorey@gmail.com

My passion is ...

Life, Art, People.

I know too much about ...

Marketing, Politics, Entertainment, and Ancient Chinese Culture

My parents always told me ...

to stay away from a career in Entertainment

My childhood ambition ...

to be a part of creating music in any way possible

My favorite memory ...

was being the youngest person to be invited to perform at the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio

Why I write ...

because I feel like, from time to time, I have something to say.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I am reading 'The Audacity of Hope', watching 'Fringe', and listening to She & Him

My first job ...

clearing dishes at Molinari's Panini Grille in Chardon, Ohio

My best moment ...

revisiting my passion for music

My inspiration ...

my family, my friends, and everything else around them

Entertainment > Music Business Why most indie artists fail in the music industry

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As a former touring musician and eternal music business optimist, I always want to exude confidence for those who pursue their dreams in this industry now. However, that's not always an easy feat, and this is one of those topics where it's even harder to be upbeat. I want to start by saying that I don't believe that you can fail in the music industry until you call it quits. It's possible to do poorly, but if you're pushing forward at all, you cannot fail. That said, I am convinced that the main problem is education; not a college education, but an education via books, magazines, blogs, po...

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