Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Doug Hammer. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Doug, appreciate you joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
I see the value in taking risks and even failing. Failing is a good thing. It’s all a learning process. One of the most uncomfortable things I’ve done was working on my Heart video. I am introverted and I went up to strangers and asked them to be part of my video. It came out beautifully but was very difficult for me. It was a wonderful way of connecting with all kinds of people, even the homeless. I also created a video for my song, Sway. I am a very self-conscious dancer and I danced and strutted backwards in public all over Boston to make that video. It came out brilliantly and I only bumped into one person. So I see the value in doing uncomfortable and difficult things.
Doug, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’ve been at the piano since I was a toddler. It’s a part of me and I am excited to bring forth many new creative works in the future. It is very rewarding work.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The work itself is very rewarding but more so than that is feedback I get from my listeners and how my music has impacted them. It’s truly a blessing to be able to do this.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Just putting out my absolute best work I can possibly do. I take my time. I’m like a sculptor. A little bit here and a little bit there. Turn it around, give it a rest, come back to it. Chip away a little more. Look at it in a different light. But I do know when to call it quits, when a work is done. And I do know not to over-polish things and keep it real and authentic.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://doughammer.com
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