Meet Larry Ladale

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Larry Ladale. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Larry below.

Larry, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
I appreciate so much in life, I never run out of ideas. Everything can be turned into a song, painting, skit, etc. My memories have always consisted of movie lines and song lyrics, so it transfers beautifully. And I love the 80’s and 90’s. These decades always remind me of a simpler time where people paid attention to detail. Impliment this in my music and art, respecitvely.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I make what feelings sound like: music. Sometimes, it’s easier to put things in song and poem, than it is to say them in actual conversation. The goal of all the songwriting is get the audience to reflect on their lives and make positive improvements or renevations. If the music I make doesn’t uplift, encourage or change people, then what am I doing?

Once I wrote a song that was about both of my sisters simaltaneously. They didn’t realize it until they listened to the song together. Then they cried. Tears wasn’t the ultimate goal, but something good came out of it.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Research. Preparation. Action. – Always do as much research as possible, especially if you’re playing at a new venue, new area of town, etc.
Gain as much knowledge as you can concerning your business. As far as music; royalties, how to get paid, how to get more bookings, etc.
– Practice your songs, even if you’ve done them a million times. Always double check your equipment to make sure you have everything for the gig the next day. Look up exactly where you’re going and what time you have to be there AHEAD OF TIME! Be early.
– Put yourself out there. Try new gigs. Send emails to places you’ve never played before and try to get a gig. Visit venues you’ve never been to before. Somethings you can only learn by experience.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
They didn’t let me quit football. Early in elementary, I had all A’s in academics and all F’s in citizenship. I was ahead of everyone. Then I switched schools and was behind. The very next year I joined the football team. After the first practice I wanted to quit because the coaches yelled alot. My mom replied “Our $80 says you’re not quitting a darn thing. Finish the season.” That team’s only loss was in the final championship game. It was ALOT! of hard work but ended up being an amazing experience. This was my first taste of truly winning and I wanted that feeling to last in every aspect of my life forever. My parents not letting me quit was one of the best things they’ve ever done for me.

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