Taking a minute to express gratitude as a musician on thanksgiving.
Playing music is an honor and a privilege. Everybody does not have a craft to feel so dedicated and passionate about. Be grateful for the opportunity to create and share your art. If you do it for a living, be grateful to have a career that is lead by your art and creativity.
If your family has been supportive of your music, celebrate that. I was fortunate enough to have parents who allowed me to pursue my interests and not question the outcome. I realize not everyone is that lucky. Now I have a spouse who supports my career without question and whom I could not continue this journey without. It has made all the difference in my life.
Your network of friends make it possible to do what you do. Express gratitude for them. It’s no surprise that the very people who you share the stage with are also the people you are getting pizza with at 1am and texting throughout the day. Your friends understand you and are going through it alongside you. Your friends are also creating opportunities for you to work, whether directly or indirectly. Though music can be made alone, it’s best when it’s shared.
Humility is probably one of music’s greatest teachers. The continual journey to develop your musical voice and expression is endless. It’s empowering to know that the destination of music is a lifelong search and that it’s marked by small wins along the way. Exciting to see where passion leads.