My name is Timothy Allen. My artist name is Maple Colossus!Before joining this program, I was mainly playing drums to my favorite bands and learning songs that I loved. I’ve always had this little voice in the back of my head telling me that I should make music for myself too, but I never really gave myself permission to do it. I tried some free apps here and there, but I never took it too seriously. I’ve always wanted to create my own songs, but I never felt like I had the tools or knowledge to do it. Honestly, before joining, I had a lot of doubts. I didn’t know if this program would really work for me or if I’d just fall back into old habits and stop after a few weeks. I’d seen other courses online that made big promises, and I was worried this might be the same thing. I thought maybe I didn’t have enough skill, time, or that I’d get overwhelmed and give up. But after talking with Dan during the first couple interviews, that totally changed. He just got it. He understood what I wanted to do, and the way he broke things down made it feel actually possible!Since joining, it’s been awesome and it gave me everything I felt like I was missing. The accountability, the structure, the community, and the tools all help me stay focused and inspired to make music! I finally had people around me who were doing the same thing, creating awesome music and inspiring me to do the same. It taught me how to set routines for myself, stick to them, and actually follow through. The first big win for me was finishing and releasing my first piece of video game music ever!!! Before this, I’d never finished a full song, and now I’ve made something that sounds legit. It’s been heard by people in the community, it’s been vouched for, and it actually sounds like the music I hear in my head. That feeling of hearing it all come together from start to finish was just unreal. It made me feel proud of myself. I can finally live up to my dreams and call myself a music composer - it’s an incredible feeling!The magic for me was understanding how melodies and chords actually work together. I come from a percussion background, so I’ve always thought of things in a kind of logical, rhythmic way. But going through this process, I started to see the “why” behind songs, how tension and resolution work, how you can tell a story through melody, and how the pieces fit together. Once that clicked, it was like something unlocked in my brain. I finally got it and it feels so cool!Now I can create full songs on my own. I understand how to take an idea and turn it into something real. And it’s impacted my life in a huge way. I feel more aligned with who I am with a new way to express myself creatively. I feel like I’m finally doing what I’m supposed to be doing. My friends have noticed too - they can tell I’m more confident, driven, and more alive.If you’re someone who’s been thinking about making music but you’re scared, or you don’t know where to start, or you think it’s too late, I’ve been there. I’d tell you to take that leap. This program gives you the roadmap, the coaching, the gear, the community, everything you need to actually make it happen. Give yourself permission to take a chance on something you want to do - I waited too long and am so glad I found this program to help me on my musical journey. It’s been wonderful and totally worth it. I can’t wait to make more music!!!— Timothy "Maple Colossus" Allen
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