"Uncertainty is the refuge of hope."

Henri Frederic Amiel

This singer hasn’t made a public appearance in nearly two weeks.  Truth be told, I’ve done nothing to advance my desire to perform.

Oh, I could make excuses. I have a million of them and they mostly center around my busy schedule.  Pish-Posh!   I am not going there.

The bad economy did have me take some action.  I cancelled my voice coaching sessions.  I also turned down a very talented artist’s request to work with me on voice lessons.   I told them both that when things turn around I will let them know what might be possible.

I am grateful for the volunteer work I do at the Durham VA Medical Center.  At least I know there will be singing on my menu at least once every quarter.. with the wonderful opportunity I have to honor and serve.

Guess all things considered, things aren’t so bad.  I am waiting to hear back from a booking agency.  They are looking for a singer to sing at a cocktail party in Charleston, South Carolina.  It’s a Piccola Spoleto event in June.  I tell ya, if that gig comes through, I’ll be truly over the moon!

Until I hear something.. I’m going with the philosophy that no news is good news!

My new good friend Wayne Free with the Embers has turned me on to a website that helps singers with their vocals.  It’s run by Brett Mannings at www.singingsuccess.com.

This website will assist me with my vocal work without having to pay a coach.  At least that is my hope.

Now that I’ve got this nothing shaking blog out of my system, I’m feeling better about the musical journey that I was thinking was growing kind of flat right about now.  Perhaps not.

Onward + Upward everyone…

"The obstacles you face are mental barriers which can be broken by adopting a more positive approach."

C.Blasier