What kind of musical collaborator are you?!

Hey there! When you think about writing music, which statement best fits you?

I like to write my own music and bring it to life.

I enjoy contributing ideas and working with others to bring something to life.

I have musical talents that I want to share with others and I have a specialty.

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1 out of 10

Tell me about your communication style!

I feel comfortable reaching out to others but I also like when someone checks in with me.

I like knowing what my task is and when I need to complete it by.

I enjoy reaching out to people and communicating frequently. I don't mind sending people reminders.

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2 out of 10

What kind of vision do you have for your music?

I want to be a hired gun. I love being flexible and taking on projects when I want!

I have a specific goal and I want to go all the way!

I want to go in 50/50 with someone else (or a group of people) and share equal creative participation!

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3 out of 10

Tell me about how you approach musical ideas....

I am very committed to my musical ideas, I hear them a certain way.

I'm okay if things change, it's more exciting that way!

I love contributing my skills and ideas and I don't mind if that idea changes to best serve the song.

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4 out of 10

What role do you feel comfortable with?

I like working with others to figure something out together.

I'd prefer if someone told me what to do. I feel most comfortable when I have a dedicated job!

I enjoy directing people and telling them what to do.

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5 out of 10

When I look into the future...

I don't need to be on a billboard! I wouldn't mind if I was though....

I see myself and others on a billboard!

I see my name up on a billboard!

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6 out of 10

I would say....

I want to build my individual creative legacy.

Hey, I'm really good at what I do!

I want to create something with others.

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7 out of 10

If I was talking to a friend I would say...

I find inspiration through working with others towards a common collaborative goal. I eagerly want to hear the perspective of my collaborator.

I have a strong musical vision, am a go getter, and am not afraid to ask for what I want.

I am fired up by contributing to an existing project. I love feeling that my music benefits a song.

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8 out of 10

Tell me about your skillzzz...

I have a specific skillset and I'm really good at contributing my talent towards projects.

I'm versatile, flexible and enjoy solving new problems with others.

I enjoy juggling many different hats and have no problem delegating tasks.

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9 out of 10

Some of the best collaborations have defined expectations. What is your preferred role in a musical project?

I am steering this ship, I am the musical captain.

I love getting hired to play different kinds of music, my contribution is important.

I hold equal responsibility with others towards a creative goal.

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10 out of 10

Name

Casey Lipka

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