New… and… Improved?
Well, it’s been quite a long time since I last posted anything on my blog. I think the reason, more than just being busy, is because I have been trying to decide on what I really want my blog to focus. I’ve basically just been writing about the band exploits and our progress on finishing the album. And speaking of the album, it’s in the artwork stage right now. We are hoping to release it in August. So, back to the subject at hand; the blog. What do I do about the blog? Well, I thought about gearing it to worship leading, playing guitar or both or maybe using it to give gear and tech tips to those who are into that stuff and then the thought of song writing came to mind as well. Honestly, I just don’t feel qualified. I don’t consider myself a great guitar player to blog “How To” stuff and I’m no Kari Jobe or Marty Sampson when it comes to worship leading either. I do have aspirations of being that guy, though. You know, the guy other people visit online for tips on song writing, guitar licks and technique or even worship leading or leadership advice. Maybe that’s arrogant. If it is, it’s not intentional. It’s just an aspiration of mine. So, as unqualified as I feel I am, I’ve decided to focus my blog on things of that nature. From this point forward my blog will offer what wisdom and advice I have to experienced and aspiring worship leaders, help guitarists become more confident and effective in their playing technique and lend my knowledge and experience in writing music and maybe even on the occasional effects pedal too. There is a phrase from a latin poem by Horace that says, Carpe diem quam minime credula postero – “Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future”. I’ve learned that putting things off and saying, “some day” doesn’t get you anywhere. If you have a dream, don’t put it off; there’s no guarantee of tomorrow. Go after it today, whatever that means. If it means going to school or going back to school or doing what you can to achieve it sooner, do it! I am.
