New way to be a musician
Posted on June 30, 2010 with 0 comments
This has been a difficult year so far. My gigs have been dwindling in number. I started to get truly discouraged for the first time in my professional life. Yet, I'm happy to report that Max's Mojo is getting back into gear. The economy is in the tank, yet there are signs of life. My private party count is rising, and I'm back to practicing. I'm teaching 3 high school students music structure class this summer. It's been inspiring to work with their youthful enthusiasm for music, for learning what was new to me 30 years ago. It's reminded me of the joys of teaching, and how much I do have to offer.
I've taken steps to reactivate my teaching credential. It'll be done in a couple of weeks. I don't know if I'll end up teaching in the classroom again, but if I do, it'll be with deep commitment to student learning and success. In the meantime, it feels like the right thing at the right time.
My gigs so far this year with Caylia Chaiken & Linda Kosut have been rewarding. Especially at The Showcase Theatre with Caylia and The Rrazz Rm with Linda. The 1st Sunday gig in Pittsburgh continues to surprise and delight. And my duos with father Si are a true musical high. We'll be playing together with other great Marin players July 17. 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 8pm. Be there. Jackie Ryan, Blake Richardson, Ian Dogole, many more.
One thing though, I am searching for a new way - new for me - to be a musician. I am determined to connect to my Jewish life with music more often, more deeply. I am also generally interested in making connections to listeners more directly. I'll be trying something new along those lines at the Throckmorton Theatre. Should be really marvelous!
I've taken steps to reactivate my teaching credential. It'll be done in a couple of weeks. I don't know if I'll end up teaching in the classroom again, but if I do, it'll be with deep commitment to student learning and success. In the meantime, it feels like the right thing at the right time.
My gigs so far this year with Caylia Chaiken & Linda Kosut have been rewarding. Especially at The Showcase Theatre with Caylia and The Rrazz Rm with Linda. The 1st Sunday gig in Pittsburgh continues to surprise and delight. And my duos with father Si are a true musical high. We'll be playing together with other great Marin players July 17. 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 8pm. Be there. Jackie Ryan, Blake Richardson, Ian Dogole, many more.
One thing though, I am searching for a new way - new for me - to be a musician. I am determined to connect to my Jewish life with music more often, more deeply. I am also generally interested in making connections to listeners more directly. I'll be trying something new along those lines at the Throckmorton Theatre. Should be really marvelous!