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#397777 - 01/05/15 06:39 PM My First Job After Three Years
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Registered: 06/04/02
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Hmmmm, I played my first job since retiring from music about three years ago. It was Senior Citizen Center, there were about 35 people. The woman who booked me offered me every Mondays and Wednesdays at 11AM and Friday evenings --- I must have done something right.

I told her that the reason I was playing without being paid was that I wanted to get myself musically organized again. At that time I would like to be paid for my time.

I had trouble getting to the next song or request. I knew I had the song – but where in my keyboard set up and in my iPad. I lost my comfort zone, my routine; there were times when my mind went blank but I knew enough to bring what was happening to the audience and laugh with them. I had no problem singing or playing, just my routine.

I played, it felt good, (smile)
John C.

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#397778 - 01/05/15 06:47 PM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: bruno123]
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That was a great accomplishment, John. I was away from playing for only several months, and it took more than a bit of "adjustment" to get in the groove again...and, as you say, it wasn't the actual performing/playing, but the routine (organization) that was the toughest part.

Congratulations,

Ian
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#397780 - 01/05/15 07:05 PM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: bruno123]
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Congratulations, John. Come visit me in Marathon Key and I'll do my best to give you some step by step pointers on how to eliminate those minor problems.

Good luck,

Gary cool
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#397781 - 01/05/15 07:07 PM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: travlin'easy]
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Great! Gary, where when?

John C.

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#397783 - 01/05/15 07:20 PM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: bruno123]
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Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
I'll be at Key Colony Beach from January 18 through March 18, and I'll be performing at Marathon city Marina every Saturday night.

Gary cool
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#397785 - 01/05/15 08:00 PM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 09/09/02
Posts: 2204
Loc: Florida, USA
John...
Good to hear you are back in the saddle.
Eddie

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#397788 - 01/06/15 01:44 AM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 09/21/02
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Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA
John

I notice you said song or request. I would never open it up to requests at your stage of re-entry. I would have a set playlist I knew cold and all ready to go. This frees your mind and demeanor.
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#397793 - 01/06/15 05:15 AM Re: My First Job After Three Years [Re: travlin'easy]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By: travlin'easy
I'll be at Key Colony Beach from January 18 through March 18, and I'll be performing at Marathon city Marina every Saturday night.

Gary cool

take videos and pics....enjoy your vacation.

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