Live at El Corazon Seattle

*  U P D A T E  *

Often on life's road - there's speed bumps.  I had to delay the move  until the beging of September, mainly due to some overseen financial hardship.  But that won't get in the way of my motivation, I'm doing this!  And with your help I know I can make it reality!

I'm almost halfway to my goal, help me push it the rest of the way..

 
 

I've been an active, local musician in Tacoma for the better part of my life.  During my time here, I've worked jobs that allowed for flexibility and creative freedom to peruse a fulltime career in the music industry.

Recently, I've been bestowed an opportunity that I cannot say no to - it's been a difficult decision in the balance, but I know I have to go.  I finally have a chance to make my dreams a reality and advance into a career as a professional musician.  


I'm raising money to fund my immediate departure from Tacoma to LA, August 1st 2016.  I’ll be spreading your contribution thinly across several avenues, first and foremost the drive to LA. 

I have a studio lockout that costs about $250 a month already secured, but in the meantime I’ll need help settling into a new apartment, paying everyday bills and all the while, somehow keeping food in my stomach. 

 “It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine.” – The Notorious B.I.G.

And honestly, what young musician couldn’t relate to that?  My earliest memories were watching MTV, wondering how they achieved that stardom and knowing as an adolescent that this is what I need to do with my life.

Recording in LA at Jim Kaufman Productions

Since then, I’ve sacrificed everything in my life to become a career musician.  Everything in your normal life feels the strain: Relationships, education, and occupation.  It’s even difficult to maintain a reliable vehicle.

 My entire adult life I’ve vowed to keep a low overhead for when opportunity came knocking and now it’s my time to answer the call.

Those who know me know how unbelievably thankful I am for your support, I’m so close to my goal – I can feel it.  

Thanks in advance,

Justin Mcdonald