Sunday, June 14, 2009

Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who took the survey. It was extremely helpful.

Here's a rundown of the results:

Survey question #1. How likely would you be to purchase the following?
The highest percentage of people said they would be likely to buy a CD of LDS Piano Solos.

However, nearly the same amount of people said they would also buy a Christmas or original composition CD as well, so the message is basically that people will buy a CD.

Many people responded that they would also buy mp3 files of my music, but about 40% of you said you would prefer a CD over mp3.

Solution, I'll offer both.

Survey Question #2: Please select the following based on your likelihood of buying one of the following albums with Jason's music:

69% of respondents said they would definately buy a new LDS Solo book #3
Just over 50% of respondents said they would buy CD's
Over 40% said they would buy a new book of original compositions.
75% of you said that you would buy or would consider buying a book of arrangements of pop songs.

What next? Well, I'm half way finished with a new LDS Book #3, and I hope to have that go to the printer this fall. It's coming along well. I'm currently talking with several studios to find out more about recording an album and should definately have something together in early fall. I'm hoping to do a mini Christmas album that people can use as gifts that is $5-7 for an album as well as an LDS album.

Survey Question #3: What do you feel would be a fair price (that you would be willing to pay) for one of Jason's CD's?
The majority of people voted for the $12.99-$14.99 price point on this one. Thank you to those of you who were willing to pay $16.99 or more for a CD. When I finish the album, I'll gladly accept that amount as well, but it looks like I'll have a lot more buyers if I keep it around $14.

Survey Question #4: The following list includes songs from Jason's two published LDS Piano Solo Books as well as songs that will be in a third LDS Solo Book to come out at a future date. He is considering several songs for an upcoming LDS Piano CD Album. Please choose your favorite 6 songs that you feel should be on Jason's album in order of importance.

Top votes were:
31 = Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
26 = I Need thee Every Hour
21 = Praise to the Man/Called to Serve
21 = The Spirit of God
21 = I Know That My Redeemer Lives
20 = Till We Meet Again/I'll Go Where You Want me to Go
19 = Joseph's First Prayer Medley
18 = Abide with Me
18 = Sweet Hour of Prayer (Medley)
17 = Beautiful Savior
16 = We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet

Survey Question #7: Would you be interested in having Jason come to perform in concert, do a workshop or fireside in your area?

Over 53% of you said that you would like me to come and do a concert or fireside in your area. I'm more than happy to do a concert and enjoy performing. If you have a small group and would like a workshop, I do that to. If it's a long ways from Ogden, UT, all I'd ask is that you cover my travel expenses and then the fee would vary depending on what you are looking to have me do. Typically I charge between $100-250 for a workshop or concert depending on the amount of time. I also am happy to play at weddings.

If you would like me to come to your area, email me and let's talk. I'd love to start performing more!

Survey Question #8: Would you like Jason to play for a private concert, special event, FHE, fireside or family party?
Again, just email me and ask. I'm already booking dates to perform for small family gatherings around the holidays and don't mind doing smaller events. If you have something you'd like me to come to, let's talk and see if we can work something out.

Thanks again to everyone who took the survey!

Friday, June 5, 2009

I sent out a survey to my fan email list earlier this week trying to decide where to focus my music. As of tonight 58 people have taken the survey. The answers are all over the place, but it's looking more and more like I should focus on producing an LDS Piano Solo Album on a CD and make it available as an mp3 download as well. A huge group of fans also wants me to focus on publishing a 3rd LDS Piano solo book.

So, I have my work cut out for me. I'm going to try and get into a studio in the next few months to record a few songs and hopefully I'll have a new book ready to hit stores early this fall.

I still need more feedback, so if you'd like to,
Click Here to take survey

I'm going to try and post more results from the survey later next week. I'm planning to post the results on my blog and keep everyone updated as the two projects progress.