Getting Started

I figured I would start a blog on here to blend my love of music with my love of writing! My plan for this blog is to write about various songs I am working on, what they have meant to me in my life and any music-related news I want to share.

I was pretty intense in my focus on learning some new songs over the last several days, but I want to start with some of the artists I cover songs from regularly and what those songs mean to me personally.

I wanted to start with Joni Mitchell. I love her music for so many reasons. It suits my vocals well, which makes the challenge of learning her songs worth the effort for me. I feel quite the accomplishment when I learn a new one because Joni doesn't always go where you expect her to. That's part of what I love about the songs. Her lyrics really resonate with me too, especially the song Circle Game. As the years pass and I reflect on my journey to this point, I really connect with that song. I try not to get too depressed about how quickly time passes as I get older though, it won't slow time down and just makes me feel worse! So I make a point of focusing on bright sides to each day and to appreciate each day as much as I can!