Coming to Terms with Success

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At some point in our lives most of us have pondered what makes us successful. Some people consider lavish lifestyles, big paychecks, large families, and/or important careers successful. However, if you want to be good at something you have to come to terms with a few things:

1: You can’t ever be “good enough”. The second you think you are, is the moment you stop getting better.

2: You have to practice…all the time.

3: Failure is good. If you aren’t having a good deal of it from time to time, something is up.

4: Don’t compare your success to someone else’s. Success is personal. Now…compare your craft to someone else’s all day long and improve when you see someone doing better!

5: Don’t try to rush getting better. If you are really worried about being good at something, I hate to break it to you but, you’ll never be satisfied with your art/craft/etc.

6: Good luck! A lot of your success, opportunities, etc. will be determined by it! Just remember #3 and #4 above and you’ll be good!

 

 

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Tyler Arcari (b. 1989) is a composer, clinician and teacher whose music is played throughout the United States and abroad. He received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in music education from Troy University where he studied with composer Ralph Ford and Dr. Mark J. Walker. As a teacher, Tyler has taught at both the middle school and high school levels. As a high school director, Mr. Arcari’s bands consistently received superior ratings at contests and festivals. As a composer, Tyler draws on his experience as an educator to craft music that is both sophisticated and geared towards student performance.

His music can currently be found published through Carl Fischer Music and Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC. His original works have been featured on Bandword Magazine’s Top 100, All-State programs as well as numerous state contest lists. As an arranger, Tyler has worked with many high school, university, and community groups. Most recently he has collaborated with the Pensacola Civic Band with commissioned works for Carl Hilding “Doc Severinsen” and vocalist Holly Shelton.

Currently, Tyler serves as the Instrumental Music Editor and exclusive composer with Excelcia Music Publications, LLC; a publishing company based in Lakeland, Florida created by composer Larry Clark. In his spare time Tyler enjoys playing fantasy-world video games and building his own computers. He is an avid animal lover and lives in Lakeland with his 2 rabbits, Maximus and Marshmellow as well as a peach cat named Otis and an old Dog named Walter.