Judson Michael Johnson
Intern for Will Taylor and Strings Attached
My Internship Experience:
My Sociology 4690 internship experience has been with musician Will Taylor and his project Strings Attached.
The
project looks to take previously recorded classic songs and albums and
give them a unique twist utilizing string instruments like the viola
and violin, in generals that don not particularly use them.
From The Beatles to Joni Mitchell, the Strings Attached ensemble can do just about anything.
The
group also utilizes its talents to perform at weddings and benefit the
local community by performing at schools and retirement centers.
Will and his musical community are always looking to branch out.
One of the new realms this day and age is learning to survive in a industry that is constantly changing.
As
an intern for this organization, i have not only been doing the
"basics" of promotion and marketing, but have also been working
to discover new avenues of exposure and implement them into
the growth of the project itself.
I have also had the pleasure of auditioning and rehearsing with the project.
This has opened my eyes as to what it really takes to be a professional in the music industry.
Everyone that is in this tight knit group understands that success comes with a calm yet tenacious attitude.
With a flexible group of able bodied musicians, the number of musical endeavors are endless.
