People ask me all the time what it takes to be a working musician. Most of the time what they really mean is what does it take to be a “star.” I generally have to explain the difference to them and hope they understand that, while, yes, I still have stars I am chasing, the [...]
It really does take a village
Hello! As you may know, I’ve been having a hell of a time posting to this blog on a daily basis. And it’s not that I’m not taking risks daily. There’s just something about the “regularness of daily” posting that some part of me just refuses to do! A week or so ago, though, I [...]
Ignoring The Critics And Changing The World – In Your Spare Time
Did you know that Albert Einstein was thought to be developmentally disabled by his teachers, and one of them even tried to expel him because he just sat in the back of the room smiling all day? It’s true! He also struggled through college, and even struggled to find a job in his field. He [...]
Simply Speaking Up Is Not Always So Simple
The following was forwarded to me by my friend Heather, from a daily e-mail she receives from kabbalahmail.com. I feel it’s more than worthy of passing on. In fact, I’m sure I could benefit from reading it every day! Speak up. This may not “speak” to you if you are someone who has no problem [...]
Risking Writing About Risking Again
Hi and whew! I am finally back at my desk, beginning to see the light at the far end of the tunnel – the tunnel of getting caught up again. Yes, it’s been a while since I posted. Since we were together last, I have traveled across the country for a fabulous workshop, been toted [...]
A risk a day? Yikes!
I realize that a risk a day may seem a bit extreme, but rest assured that it doesn’t have to be that way! Sometimes, taking a risk is quitting your job to become a coach (done that one), singing in front of thousands of people (yeah, done that one, too), or committing to write your [...]
