Art and the inspiration for it bubble under the surface until you can’t ignore it anymore. I have always felt the need to create and to inspire creation. These past few years I had so much fun creating teas for my zuketeas™ business. My personal simmering of creativity grew too hot for me to ignore so I have decided to close my tea business and get back to my love of songwriting.
Creation takes time and dedication. But the decision to write again has already filled my heart. In the past month, I have written and re-visited songs and I am excited to start this new year with a journey dedicated to my art. What are you doing with your art? Tell me how it inspires you. Come here and join me for a cup of tea so we can exchange ideas! Please visit Nerdfelt for custom teas. My assistant, Katie, is continuing with her art by creating fun items for the nerd at heart.
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Pay attention to the sounds around you. Do you hear music? Maybe someone is playing music in the background or you hear a song in your head. Each day music is there to encourage you, comfort you, take you away from your daily grind. You listen to music while you work out at the gym. Music is there to get you through your work day. Singing in the shower makes you a star. Admit it, you can’t live without music. Music is shared to celebrate life at birth, to honor a life well lived at death and every moment in between. Music is the drug we all need to survive.
My Christmas wish is that everyone will support music education. What would your life be like without music? If you are like me and take your coffee and tea drinking seriously, you take pride in the tools and time to make your favorite beverage. A great cup of java happens because you bought locally roasted beans which were sourced from Fair Trade Certified™ suppliers. You grind the beans yourself for the freshest cup and use spring water. You’ve chosen the best coffee pot to finish the experience. All of this takes time but that first sip makes it worth the effort.
You, dear artist, are no different. You need to take yourself seriously and take pride in the tools and time it takes to cultivate yourself into an artist. A great artist happens because you studied with great teachers and followed the advice of great mentors. You take the time to write and arrange your music with care. You’ve chosen the best to help you finish your product. All of this takes time but that first release makes it worth the effort. I look forward to hearing what you will be sharing with the world. But, please, take your time. |