Mustard Seed Productions

When you work in this business there are many hard lessons to learn. One of the hardest lessons for me was realizing the importance of surrounding myself with good people. It is critical that you find individuals who are willing and able to check their egos at the door and who share your vision. Over the years I had the privilege of working with some fabulous musicians and singers, but not all of them wanted to be a part of Mustard Seed Productions for the long-haul. That was just one season in my life. Staying faithful to God and the gift that he has given me, I moved on and God allowed me to meet some incredible people along my musical journey. 

Going back to the beginning where it all started there's my friend and first partner Gerry West, who now resides in Texas. Back in the mid-90s we composed and burned the midnight oil-producing tracks many nights. Some of those songs still get rave reviews to this day.  Also, I had the privilege of meeting a young and up-coming singer and musician Ronald Johnston Jr. aka "RonJacob." We built a relationship back then that still exists to this day. One song that I wrote back then and we produced together called "Keep the Faith"  has been a blessing to many. Also, two young men that believed in my vision and became great working partners are Johnnie Whiteside and Will Allen. They've been major contributors to the success of Mustard Seed Productions and for that I am very thankful.

So, finding a team of musicians, singers, songwriters, and producers who are truly partners can be done. Not only can it be done, it is a recipe for success. You just need to know your worth and be willing to let go of what God doesn't have or want for you. Doing this can have a major role in your success in music or whatever your passion may be. 

Donald Draft Jr

CEO & Founder of Mustard Seed Productions

& Draft Media Publishing

Music is a gift God created to share with others. It can cross all ethnic and race barriers, touch the heart and soul of its listeners and generate an atmosphere to take your emotions on a ride through multiple changes. When I play music or I am surrounded by it, I feel alive. So, it's truly been an exciting journey for the past 20 years, but it's also been a challenging road. I've always had a desire to produce music and write songs, but life has a way of sending you on detours. Between working and raising a family, music took a major backseat for a while and I was not in the studio very much - sometimes for months at a time. At one point, I thought my creative energy was gone, but what God put in me could not be dimmed. I always had a desire to create music for TV and film, way back to when I started this journey in the early '90s. To this day I still tell people that this is what I would like to do. Now I realize that I am closer to realizing that dream. Back then I had a whole lot of things I needed to learn and experience before I was able to make a major step forward. God taught me that I couldn't live this life apart from Him. I had to walk and live by faith. As a result, the company "Mustard Seed Productions" was born. 

The Bible says in Matthew 17:20 "...Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."  It's truly been a faith journey whether up or down.  The main consistent thing is God has been there for me and with me all along.  He continues to present challenges to move me closer to where he wants me to be. As I look back on all the hurts, hangups, and disappointments they are stepping stones to where I'm at and where I'm going. God created music for a reason and that is to enjoy it and worship him. 

Donald Draft Jr.

CEO and Founder of Mustard Seed Productions 

& Draft Media Publishing