Re: dedication and sacrifice

["IronManCurtis.com" <ironman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There's no reason one cannot be a good musician, good spouse, good parent, and hold down a ful time job.  You
just need to budget your time wisely, and know a few "tricks".

"Practice" isn't always "hands on", nor is all playing "practice".

One trick that I use is to practice mentally.  Whenever there's music playing, my mind is practicing playing
that music on harmonica, guitar, bass pedals, and singing.  I practice it in different keys, positions,
tempos,etc.

Another trick is to involve your family in the music and practice.  That way, you get wifie, kiddies, and
music - all in one fell swoop.

The more you gig, the less you need to practice.


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http://d852737.u327.webnewport.com/songs/YouAreSoBeautiful.mp3
http://d852737.u327.webnewport.com/songs/ironman/PrettyWoman.mp3
http://d852737.u327.webnewport.com/songs/StormyMonday.mp3
Live video of IronMan http://www.studiocam.org/rplayer/rplayermc56.htm

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