Who's an authority?

Have you ever submitted some work and then you get an email, a phone call or an in person critique that was not warranted? Well, this has happened countless times not just to you, but to me as well.

Now, don't take this wrong and please keep in mind that I have nothing against constructive criticism. But asking questions like: "did you do that on purpose," or "what is supposed to be like that" is down right offensive.

What I really don't get is that most of the time these criticism come from those that have no authority on the matter. They are usually a peer or some one who just happen to come across what you did.

Now in the application of music, we have to stop criticizing each others work and give each other the opportunity to explore our creativity. And I know someone is going to give the "man, we gotta keep it real."

Well, for the record let me say that it is difference in keeping it real and stomping on someone's dream or hard work. There are those of us that are working hard toward a goal. I realize that as much ground as I have covered in my career; I have a ways to go and each time around I get better. It all goes back to being humble and working hard.

I get a lot music and I have a lot people that send me music that value my opinion. I only give a critique if it asked for. I make sure that I give them something they can use to grow.

Keep it real by learning some compassion and leading by example. It doesn't make you better by belittling what someone else has done. Let's change the game.