July 23, 2009

• You Know What They Say About Musicians…

  They say that if you want to hear a musician complain, just give him a gig.

  HA

  Someone said that yesterday at my session and it reminded me of my ridiculous tendency to stress out about the fact that I don’t have any work when I don’t have any work, and then to turn around and stress out about all the work I have to do as soon as I get work. HA. I’m a mess…

  I’m actually not a mess, today, I feel AWESOME.

  I started a new routine this week–one of discipline.  I’ve been getting up at 5:30AM–no matter what time I go to bed–and using the extra time to exercise, read my Bible, pray, and get started on my work before I have kids yelling and climbing all over me.  It’s been absolutely wonderful…and I’m pretty convinced that being disciplined with my time is the only way for me.  I’m just always going to do it…and doing it this week has reminded me of my freshman year of college–I was the nerd that went to bed at 10pm and woke up in the dorms at 6AM (when everyone else was going to sleep…weirdos…).  But I was super balanced that year–one of the most challenging years of anyone’s life–and I believe it was a result of the discipline.

  Also, it’s helping me get my work done. Yahoo!

  Ah–so on the work front…tons of stuff to do…it’s awesome.

  Projects I’m working on right now:

  –Just finished orchestrating for a Curious George Broadway Show.  Sessions were yesterday and Monday.  I love hearing the music I write played in the studio. It’s exhilarating!
  –Orchestrating Travis Cottrell’s next Easter Musical. Rhythm records today, strings in early August, and the whole orchestration is due in September. I am blessed beyond belief to be working with this guy.  SO BLESSED.
  –Writing a kids musical with my wife for Word Music.  That records in October in Nashville and our kids choir will premiere it this Christmas in San Diego.  My wife is so talented.
  –Composing for another episode of Travelscope this next week. This will be episode number four!

  We’re also going to squeeze in a few days off to celebrate our ten-year anniversary this November, along with my 30th birthday.  Our calendar is becoming increasingly full…and so is our hearts…full…with joy and exuberance…and excitement…and hopefully creativity…and musical notes…and stuff…

  Well, I’m off to get back to work. 

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