New Changes

A lot has happened in just a few weeks. I have a new group Called Matured Musicians created for musicians who have been playing for years. It is a place to talk about their musical journey in the past, where they are now, after Covid 19 and to promote the music and events they have coming in the future. So far it has yielded a few members and this is just the first week. I am hoping it will be successful, because I believe every venue one can promote their music on is a good one.

I am trying to promote my own music releases, learn new programs and get my group started, as stated earlier. The trick is to watch my health by not taking on too much too soon. I think the pressure one feels when making music and promoting it can drive anyone to drink, a breakdown or even drug abuse. I am proceeding slowly and hope that I am wise enough to avoid a health crisis! My husband has had to put up with a few bouts of craziness when I took on too much, too soon. Luckily he is my anchor.

I am struggling to find a way to balance my life, my music and do the right things for my health. It is no easy task. My one pleasure is going to jams to connect with area musicians and play my music no matter how good or bad it is with a band that doesn’t know my music and has to learn it on the fly.

My next release is “Heartbreaker”. It is the first song I wrote and will be released July 16, 2021. It’s about a woman who has been abused by her intimate other and was then left for another woman. I have volunteered in Domestic Survivors shelters for years now, as a shelter and suicide crisis advocate. I have watched the policing agencies learn how to cope with domestic violence incidents, and implement new laws protecting victims. I have watched the courts struggling to help the victims, while protecting the rights of the perpetrator. Sadly I have lost a few people along the way and have left the program, a few years ago to start with my music again.

During the overriding temperatures last week, I took a break and drove to Camano Island. I stayed at an almost Airbnb to cut costs. While there, I learned how much I needed the rest with no TV, no husband, no guitar and no anything. I spent time reading and enjoying sunrises and sunsets over the water of the island. I got lost a few times driving on the island, but survived. My final conclusion, singer/songwriters must take time to just think and rest. If you do not, you will have challenges you do not need. Trust me on that!

Now that the first five songs are on their way to being released, the last one in August, I have gotten use to the process and Chad the producer has learned what I want when I put a song together. They will be releasing after August’s release, “Butterfly Wings on Flowers.” I wrote this song to my husband because I could not leave the house to buy him a card.

Please be sure to help artists by listening to their music. Be sure to let them know if you liked their efforts. We cannot continue to record our music without the help of our fans! Also, please join our group Matured Musicians, the people interviewing are amazing musicians from all genres. Thanks to everyone that has helped me so far! See you down the road.