The first of it's kind but certainly not the last...The Performer's Circle livestream begins tomorrow at 10am EST. Who has questions? Who has concerns? How can we encourage and motivate each other to bring more music to senior communities and make our elders happy with music?!? See you there👍

So some good news today first call and I booked my first gig in about 2 weeks time going to call a couple more places in morning.

I have an Android Phone (but I'm sure this works the same way with the Siri feature on iPhones) I have made my list of Senior Communities to dial. I dread each dial because cold calling is WAYYYYYY out of my comfort zone BUT one little trick that is helping me is that I have set up "Google Assistant" on my Android phone. (Newer models have Gemini as the Assistant feature) I can simply be hands free and say "Hey Google - Dial 615-300-2751" and it says "Sure - Dialing 615-300-2751". The point is that it's so much easier, faster and 100% accurate when I'm staring at an intimidating list of numbers to dial. The process has removed some of my apprehension and made the deed less painful. Just thought I'd share...

I am struggling with my need to be patient with myself as I improve my skills to the point where I can perform and play my guitar. I sing well, but my playing ability is still "in development." I regret all the years I tinkered with the guitar, got frustrated and stopped playing. Had I kept going then, I would be so much further along now. Today I tell myself to have faith in the process. Even though it might not seem like I'm improving, hopefully I actually am. I see all the wonderful things that I could do with my guitar, all the beautiful songs I could share with others and the positive energy and joy I could bring, and I just sigh. I know I have to keep plugging along and one day I'll get there. I'm so inspired by Chris and so many others in this community who are actively playing, and I'm grateful to Chris for making a space for us all. I wonder if, out of the 50 or so other members here, is there anyone else who can relate? I would love to hear what you have to say. 💕