The thing I keep thinking is, I could be a lot more successful (in terms of making money, growing my fan base and reputation) if I just did one thing reasonably well, and kept at it. Why am I compelled to constantly start new projects and explore new territory, and so uninterested in focusing on self-promotion and streamlining my image to make myself easier to promote?

I don’t really have an answer for this but it’s what I’m thinking about these days. Ever since I started playing professionally I’ve wanted to do many things and do them well. My long term goals, aside from making great music and making at least a decent living (still working on it), have always included learning all the time, and meeting and working with interesting people who challenge me and help me improve my playing and my self.

At this stage I am feeling half lost in the woods and half on the verge of a breakthrough. I have no idea what to expect. I will keep trying things and maybe eventually my career will take some kind of definable shape. Or, maybe I will continue poking around all the little musical corners of the world I can find that appeal to me and all that will come of it is a life full of adventures, friendships, and great music.

I didn’t have any time for reading lately although I got some great recommendations. I think there are a lot of new videos of moi on FB and YouTube but I haven’t seen them so can’t recommend any especially.

Still thinking about making loads of videos of myself playing/teaching tunes but just when I’ve come around to saying, “All right I’ll do it,” I’m out of time. It’s on the list for the next time I’m wondering what to do with myself!

I hope I will see you or meet some of your friends in some of these new places —

Until the next time,

I remain,

As ever,

Yours,