Atta-boy, Fran. I'm proud of ya'!

Gary

Getting done at 4 - 5 pm each day and no nights or weekend work will make one forget about "work". Yep, the amount of jobs played to make decent money was too much. The burnout came and a new chapter presented itself.

I wouldn't look back and I'm not itching to play at this time. Time goes too fast and I enjoy my family life to its fullest now. That said, not thinking I'm totally devoid of music in the future.

Zuki, do you still play for yourself at home when you have some free time?

I stopped doing personal gigs (restaurant music) awhile back, and no real plans for getting back into it (I still do Yamaha arranger/synth clinics) but I still play my Tyros4 for my own enjoyment at least a few hours a day...I'd really miss it otherwise, as it is sort of a relaxation and getaway for me.

Is/was music like that for you?

Ian

I look at it this way the less you guys play out the more for the dedicated musicians out there that want and enjoy it ...all I can say is Thank you.

You are probably right Donny...personally, I love having the time off right now...when I want to get back at it, I will...that's why I keep playing at home...to keep the chops up, and so I don't have to dust the keys.

Getting work was never an issue for me, but having time off is also important to most of us pros.

It's all about balance, baby, balance!

Keep your stick on the ice.

Ian

Who wants time off?...I wan't time "ON STAGE" playing MUSIC, Singing, Dj'ing, etc.. Music & Performing is my Passion, to entertain people always was always will be ....that's where I'm comfortable and happy......plenty of time for what ever else life has to offer..Life is way too short.

I want time off...it's important to me...it gives me time to recharge and also time to do some recording.

My playing doesn't always have to be "on stage"...music is personal to me and part of my relaxation, as well as a money maker.

Ian

Chas, that is true....my eyes are stil good though

Here is a pic for you..That is my stage friend in the middle (pink bikini)..

Fran I hope you burn in hell. Ha ha!

Ok, so now we know why you "can't afford to own a Audya , Korg PA3X, or Tyros4..". Those pink bikinis don't come cheap .

However, you're in good company. In a blind test between a TOTL arranger and a well stuffed pink bikini, 9 out of 10 men chose the well stuffed bikini (interestingly, the tenth guy plays a Wersi).

chas