Drum roll… It’s here, folks!!
I’m excited to announce that I’ve survived the first wave of organ practicing burnout! I had a tough week last week, including three days in the studio, plus about 5 gigs, and organ lesson, and Nancy’s 40th birthday party.
Boy, did I ever get burned out on music and life!
No problem, though. Sensing a crisis ahead, yesterday I gave myself a ‘get-out-of-jail-for-free’ card– I took a day off from practicing and exercising. I did have a gig that afternoon, but it was very fun and I made it through without cracking.
I feel refreshed, and today I woke up at 5:15 again and gave it the old college try. They say that music is like a spiral, in that for a while you will feel great and inspired, then you will go through sucky times too. The trick for me is to realize that the sucky times are transitory and good times lie ahead.
In the middle of all of this activity, I recorded a great new album with the McCarron Brothers, and also a great Uke record with The Trio of J. Walter Hawkes. I’m really proud of both of these. Also, I was able to help Nancy with her party, and it was great.
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