We had the good fortune of connecting with Doug MacDonald and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Doug, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I feel it is something that stands out and gets your attention! Choosing a music career is not for everyone.
I think you have to want this above everything else !

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Persistence is the key to the music business! It is not an easy road, but you have to hang in there and keep learning every day ..
It will come into fruition!!!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would invite them to our concerts . We get to perform with some of the greatest musicians in the world!
Also my weekly radio show Mondays 2-4 PM PST KAJIradio.org

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
The musicians that I worked with. In other words learning on the job.
Also my composition teachers Spud Murphy and David Blumberg and my conducting teacher Jack Fierman

Website: dougmacdonald.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.macdonald.10

Other: I’m on all the social media and you tube but I’m not sure what my link is

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