My “Now” page, inspired by Derek Sivers
June 16th, 2024
Riding high on the news that my former student, Cooper, will be attending The Berklee College of Music this fall.
Since I meet and began working with him nearly three years ago, I've spent much time noticing how much he reminds me of myself at that age (18), while simultaneously realizing how very different he is. Our passion for music unites us, but his dedication to learning all subjects is on another level. He is definitely going places.
Meanwhile, I am working on my electric guitar chops - something I put aside when I got my custom made Renaissance classical guitar from Rick Turner years ago. That guitar changed my course in music, but it's time to re-integrate my old skills back into the mix. And now that I have the amp I've been wanting for decades - I am practicing all the time.
And I am looking for opportunities to play.
May 20, 2024
Reunited with some old musician friends from my youth, I feel reconnected to my younger self and the values and, more importantly, the confidence I had when I was young. This will go a long way in how it affects my present attitude towards my many projects.
Music, of course, is my main “thang.” I am continuing to play with Jazz The Dog but trying to get out more with some other groups and situations - bringing in other musical influences and using my electric guitar more - like I used to.
I am teaching music, as I have been doing for many, many years - trying to find that way to help others find their music. My challenge is to help them relate to something they know nothing about - yet.
And my other work - construction, gardening, and design… it's all creative, as well. That's my bottom line lately - it needs to engage my creativity. So far, so good. I turn down jobs that don't interest me, and usually for the better for my clients, as they can get that grunt work done cheaper elsewhere.
I had been having a lot of self doubts lately about my skills, musically, and I think I've moved past that. You can always write to me to get more details, if you wish.
Thanks for checking in.