I don’t know about you, but when a new year comes along, I jump at the chance to re-examine my goals and re-focus my efforts. Yep, I’m sentimental that way. In terms of reaching my goals musically, 09 was a good year but not a great one.
The Good of 2009– I started this blog, joined Twitter and connected with a great community of guitarists, musicians, & craftsmen. I bought the Taylor guitar of my dreams (or one of ‘em, anyway 
). I also hooked up with House of Echo and Amanda Joy, 2 fun projects I will be involved with for the foreseeable future. I continued to play with the ever-exciting Joyful Noise band.
My Goals for 2010–
Reinvent my Tone: Late in 09, I decided to completely reinvent my guitar tone. That led me to discover and buy a set of Slider’s Vintage Classics Pickups, which are blowing my mind (and my neighbor’s ears). The blog entry is overdue on these pickups, I realize. Sorry, Slider! I’ll continue to reinvent my tone in 2010, including (hopefully) assembling my own guitar and shopping for stompboxes.
Become a Student Again: My practice time has become all about learning the next set of tunes. I need some fresh teaching. I’m starting with Robben Ford. I’ve been listening to him lately and his playing is fresh & inspired.
Have a Working Studio: One thing I started (but did not finish) in 09 was cleaning & setting up the studio so that I can record. This is a top priority for 2010! So is recording, both fingerstyle and electric. My last release is dated 2003. ‘Nuf said.
Give my Home Church Priority: I do a lot of fun music projects, but many of them are outside of my home church. This year, I want to get into a rhythm (no pun intended) with our praise band Levite, and help make our worship services excellent. I also want to include many other talented people in our performances this year, including my kids (at least 2/3 of which have strong musical ability).
Continue Working with Amanda Joy & House of Echo: Special things are happening here, and I’m fortunate to be part of this group of incredible musicians. I’ll be blogging more about these projects in the new year.
With these goals, my family, job, and hockey it looks like I’m in for a pretty productive year.
Buckle up, it’s 2010! Happy New Year!
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Hmmm goals?
A good thing. I’m inspired by your forthought. To put them out publicly is BOLD!
I dig it. GO, GO, GO!
It is an honor to be working with you buddy!
Thanks, Teo! Off to a good start…
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