Music Journey and New Beginnings

The speaker reflects on years of making and selling music, feeling ready to start a new phase. They recently opened for They Might Be Giants, which was a thrilling experience. Inspired by John Flansburg's suggestion, they are now working on a new music project, writing songs and preparing to record an album with professional musicians. This new venture is both exciting and daunting for the speaker.

What has the speaker been doing for the past few years?

• Studying at a university

• Writing a novel

• Building a music business

• Traveling the world

What has the speaker largely stopped doing?

• Writing music

• Teaching music

• Performing live

• Recording podcasts

Who did the speaker recently open for?

• The Beatles

• The Rolling Stones

• They Might Be Giants

• Coldplay

What is the speaker's relationship with They Might Be Giants?

• They are friends

• They are fans

• They are mentors

• They are rivals

What did John Flansburg suggest to the speaker?

• To go on a world tour

• To write a book

• To make a record

• To start a podcast

What is the speaker currently working on?

• A new record

• A new film

• A new art exhibition

• A new book

What feelings does the speaker have about the new project?

• Confusion

• Boredom

• Excitement and terror

• Indifference

What is the speaker's main challenge in the new project?

• Hiring a manager

• Writing good songs

• Finding a studio

• Booking a tour

What does the speaker need to hire for the new record?

• Marketing experts

• Graphic designers

• Musicians and engineers

• Dancers

What is the speaker's emotional state about the new project?

• Confused and lost

• Bored and uninterested

• Excited and terrified

• Calm and relaxed