Long time no blog (well, not this one at least).
I have been busy with music activities, but moreover, I have been focused on other things that are more important. I just performed for a wedding last night with Every Other Sunday, and now I have a chance to write and fill everyone in on a return to my vision.
What was my vision?
When I began the website (http://neiladamjames.com/) over 2 years ago, it was for the students I taught music to as a chance to see what the working life of a musician was like. I also had a section for lessons that I wrote for download purposes. As time wore on and I had less time to devote to the site, this blog and twitter became my only updates. I started using this blog as a road resume. I still may do so-- it is easier than listing everything I have done-- a story is more entertaining.
The problem is that over time I feel that I stopped helping people, and just started helping myself out by archiving everything. This blog has few readers as it is, and no one seems too interested in the adventures of a musician in Maine (even as diverse as I am). I lost the vision of helping others out.
Well, I am getting it back.
Not only is my website shifting from a "resume" focus, but I will no longer be actively seeking out work as a musician. I do have many new projects to share (music related), but they will be towards helping and inspiring those that visit the site. Money has always been an issue, but compromising your integrity and wasting your time on another's misconstrued vision is not worth it. Our time here is limited as it is-- don't follow anyone and expect their life to fulfill yours. Find yourself.
I also hope to make a bigger impact by showing that a musician may be someone who is passionate about art, but can be very grounded in reality. The economy has not been good for work this Fall-- many teachers I know are having to make difficult choices. My choice has not been too difficult-- return to what your original intentions were.
See you soon...
