This document describes Christopher Collier's journey as a musician. He found a love of music at a young age after seeing Van Halen. He started a band with friends after college and began writing and recording songs. Collier studied the music business in college while taking advice from other musicians to establish his own brand and not let others discourage him. He hit the road to perform for unknown crowds, risking having no money but the experience and memories he gained along the way.

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In life we all endure struggle…

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We
Deal
With
Hardships

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But
We
Strive for
Success!

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And
Listen for the
sound of
VICTORY

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My name is
Christopher
Collier
and I’m
a musician

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I saw
Van Halen
for the first
time!

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And I fell in love with the guitar..

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After graduation I
had a desire to
play music
professionally

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SO I STARTED A BAND
WITH MY BEST
FRIENDS

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This
would
change
my life forever….

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I began writing and
recording songs

13. Away from
recording I
enrolled myself
into College
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14. I studied the
music business
inside and out
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And took advice
from other
successful
musicians

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They said
“Dont let anyone tell
you No”

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“Make a Name for
yourself”

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“And establish your
own brand of
music”

19. I made a choice that
involved much risk
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I hit the road
to play for the
unknown…

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I had no money

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But I had experience and
many memories

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In this moment
I realized…

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I endured
struggle
and
hardships

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To see my success
in the crowd