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Robin's work combines: Music, Fashion, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Music Performance, General
Five Towns College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Musicians & Singers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Music Performance, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Recorded my first song in 07 "Kiss Me" which became the title track to the indie film "A Bitter Kiss."
2.
Attended college for music to further my knowledge and skills.
3.
Got a songwriting mentor who has worked with legends such as Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley, and more.
4.
Got a music producer who worked with me on developing my sound as an artist.
5.
Was voted #1 artist by viewers on TV show Musically Hot in the DMV.
6.
Performed all over NYC to develop my live show skills. Worked as a singing waitress on a cruise ship.
7.
Moved to LA and released my first single "Lucky Star" on iTunes. Met a director for the music video.
8.
Currently promoting my first release, making the music video, and finding an agent in LA.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
One of my best friends growing up came to my very first show as a solo music artist and said music wasn't for me and I should quit. But that same show I had someone tell me I was like a female Michael Jackson and they wanted my autograph. Perspective.
How I responded:
No matter what you do in life there will always be someone on the sidelines trying to critique your life and your decisions. They're just passerbys. You are the only one there for yourself in your life day in and day out. Do what you love for you, because you love it. When you're older you'll look back and regret what you didn't do. Don't let people tell you what you should do with YOUR life. I'm the happiest I've ever been now because I followed my dreams and didn't listen to the naysayers.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
When you're first starting your own business venture, finances will be tight. Budget wisely. Don't spend extra money at the bar or on clothes, I rarely spend money on myself. All my extra funds go to building my jewelry business and music brand.
I never struggled with this personally, but I had a rough time in high school hanging with the wrong crowd and getting in trouble with them due to association. Moving out of Virginia and to NYC saved my life and brought me closer to my dreams.