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Help me get this glorious music out of my brain-hole and into the hands of more beautiful people such as yourself!

Here is a rough cut one of the songs on LEAP YEAR.

Ya can't stay in one place or you'll die - especially as a musician - so it's time to for me take a leap of faith and make this year my LEAP YEAR !!!

It's time to finish this (my first fully-produced) album, get my songs reviewed my music bloggers in different countries, and keep building my fan-base world-wide. 

English: Become a part of my story. [Thanks, Amy! (my mum) lol] Portuguese: Seja parte da minha história [Thanks, Mariana!]
Spanish: Haga parte de mi historia. [Thanks, Martha!]
French: Viens faire partie de mon histoire. [Thanks, Pauline!]
Dutch: Wordt deel van mijn verhaal. [Thanks, Sabrina!]
German: Werde ein Teil meiner Geschichte. [Thanks, Sira!]
Turkish: Hikayemin bir parçası ol. [Thanks, Gözde!]
Latvian: Kļūsti par daļu no mana stāsta [Thanks, Ingy!]
Russian: Пожалуйста, стань частью моей истории [Thx, Евгения!] Chinese: 成为我的故事的一部分 [Thanks, Tao!]
Korean: 내 이야기의 일부가 되죠 [Thanks, Arum!]
Japanese: ともに物語を奏でよう. [Thanks, Sho!]


TOP 3 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS in my MUSIC CAREER:
1. Seeing my name in lights.

2. A student WHO NEVER TALKED started singing along to one of my songs. 

3. A long-time friend and lead guitarist for RIHANNA said "Uh, you got it, man!" on hearing a couple original songs. 

Although I was offered a record deal in Atlanta, I was ADVISED TO STAY INDEPENDENT as long as possible. I've been working with a great producer, Robert Dyson, in Atlanta and am feeling great about what we've done so far. But I need help finishing the project and getting it to you!!

Your support is going to make a significant difference to my musical career and life. 

This $4,900 will go to creating my first ever, fully produced album:

1. Production, Mixing, and Mastering. 

2. Duplication of CD's and Printing

3. Primary Marketing Budget - Flyers, Business Cards, Vinyl Banner for Live shows, Professional Videography for my Electronic Press Kit. 

Thank you for being a part of my success!!!
Jake

P.S. And PLEASE SHARE THIS DIRECTLY in a fb message to friends you think would be supportive. 

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I've laid all the groundwork for this album to come to fruition. It took me years to write this batch of songs as well as to find a producer I can trust to deliver excellent work at a great price. The musicians are all pros and will be able to make these songs shine.

I've selected a nationally known CD duplication company and I'm so excited that this is all going to happen!

Thanks to you!
Jake

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    Free download of 1 track before the album is released. OR a shout-out on Twitter

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of The LEAP YEAR Album. These songs are gonna make ya sweat!!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    An Autographed CD of the LEAP YEAR Album!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    An Autographed LEAP YEAR CD + (several juicy) EXTRA SONGS + (hilarious and revealing) OUTTAKES VIDEO

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    A PIC of YOU and ME!!! Send me a photo (nothing risque please!) of you from the waist up and I'll make digital magic happen! Includes EXTRA SONGS + OUTTAKES VIDEO + an Autographed CD

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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    YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS!!! You'll be listed as a sponsor on my website in appreciation for your support. Included are the PIC of YOU and ME + EXTRA SONGS + OUTTAKES VIDEO + an Autographed LEAP YEAR CD

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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    LET'S WRITE A SONG TOGETHER!!! We can start from scratch or I can help finish a song and make it awesome! We can do this on with three 1-hour Skype sessions....You know it's always been a dream of yours, from the days of singing in the shower! I've been practicing for 10+ years and I know there's a lot we could create together. If you like the result, we can talk about CONT'D SONGWRITING COACHING. Included are the YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS + A PIC of YOU and ME + a EXTRA SONGS + OUTTAKES VIDEO + an Autographed LEAP YEAR CD.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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    PRIVATE SOLO SHOW at the place of your choosing! Must cover travel if not in the Greater Cincinnati or Atlanta area and if scheduling permits. Other details apply. Includes YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS + A PIC of YOU and ME + a EXTRA SONGS + OUTTAKES VIDEO + an Autographed LEAP YEAR CD.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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    WE GONNA BRING IT: Private Party with my band in the place of your choosing! Must cover travel if not in the Greater Cincinnati Area or Atlanta area and if scheduling permits. Other details apply. YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS + A PIC of YOU and ME + a EXTRA SONGS + OUTTAKES VIDEO + an Autographed LEAP YEAR CD.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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