2025 Challenge for Chicago Musicians: Sharing ‘The Process’
Creativity Thrives in Imperfection
As I reflect on the creative work we do at Untold Stories Recordings, one thing becomes clear: creativity thrives when we embrace imperfection and share our processes openly. This year, I’m making a personal commitment to take that idea further, and I’m inviting you to join me in what could be the most inspiring and productive year yet for Chicago artists.
Weekly Saxophone Jams: A Commitment to Creativity
Every week in 2025, I’ll share a raw, unpolished saxophone jam, recorded right on my phone. These are not polished studio pieces—they’re glimpses of my creative process.
Chicago’s Talent Pool: Let’s Connect
Chicago has an incredible pool of talent, from singer-songwriters to experimental instrumentalists, and I want to hear what’s happening in your creative world. Whether you’ve recorded at Untold Stories Recordings before or you’re just starting to explore your artistry, I’m inviting you to share your process with me. Send me your voice memos, rough demos, lyrics, or even the tiniest spark of an idea. Everything you share will stay private—this isn’t about critique or competition. It’s about connection.
Building Artistic Stamina Together
At my Chicago recording studio, I’ve seen how collaboration and accountability can push artists to create their best work. Sharing our works-in-progress isn’t just an exercise in vulnerability—it’s a way to build artistic stamina. By committing to weekly shares, we can inspire each other to keep going, even when creativity feels elusive. It’s a small but meaningful way to make 2025 a year of growth, both individually and as a community.
Finding Growth in Honesty, Not Perfection
The idea of sharing unpolished work might feel daunting at first, but think about it this way: every masterpiece started as a rough sketch. Every great song was once just a half-formed melody in someone’s head. The magic happens when we embrace that stage of the process instead of hiding it. That’s where real growth and connection come from—not from perfection, but from honesty.
A Place for Authentic Stories
If you’re a Chicago-based musician, Untold Stories Recordings is here for artists who care deeply about documenting their experiences and telling their stories with brutal honesty. I’ve spent years working with musicians from all walks of life, and one thing stands out: the best work happens when artists stay true to themselves. My music studio has always been a place where that kind of authenticity thrives.
Let’s Make 2025 a Year to Remember
Let’s make this commitment together. Share your work with me each week, and I’ll continue to share mine. It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be yours. Let’s hold each other accountable, inspire one another, and make 2025 a year we’ll look back on as a turning point for creativity in the Chicago music scene.
If you’re ready to make 2025 your most creative year yet, then you’re the kind of artist I want to work with. Let’s create something amazing together.
