Music has a therapeutic effect on the mind, according to the quote "Music's the medicine of the mind." The document then goes on to describe the author's background and experience with music from a young age listening to vinyl records with his parents, to developing a strong liking for hip hop and pursuing involvement in the music industry by getting a degree in music business.

1. Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A.
Logan
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2. Born and raised in the magnificent
State of Florida.
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I grew up listening to different music
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genres.
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4. My first introduction to music was from
my parents listening to vinyl.

5. I realized quickly
that my love for
music wasn’t in
my talents to ...
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I developed a strong liking for hip
hop, and felt this is what I wanted to
be involved in, but how?

8. Then it hit me…
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9. … and it clicked like a metronome.

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What I want to do is!

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After making a desperate dash to make my dream come
true!

13. Pull up, pull up!
I found the school that would give me the edge to pursue
my vision of being in the recording industry.
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14. Peak-A-Boo…
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I wasn’t able to get into Full Sail’s Recording
Arts program.

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I bet you can’t jump this high?
Instead, I was able to get
into Full Sail’s Music
Business program.

16. In 2009 I took the initiative to educate
myself in recording by creating my own
project studio.
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17. Now that I have the
means to PURSUE my
dreams all I have to do
now is press the right
buttons.

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With the right
marketing plan I can
then begin to use my
skill set that I have.

19. Even though I know
its me against the
world; however, I
realize that I can
overcome all I face in
life with hard work
and determination.
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20. Feel free to contact me if you would like more in
I can be reached at the following:
Email: jshearer1978@fullsail.edu
Phone: (863) 201-3526
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