Misc.

Back in town now. Soulstream was fun this week. Randall was on the road with Tom Cochrane in Phoenix (always liked Phoenix) so we had the young and incredible Tim Proznick. When Randall goes away, I step in as leader of the band which my control-freak personality kinda likes although it's a little bit more stress with organizing tunes, people, and keeping egos, musically or otherwise, in check.

Back teaching as well after a week hiatus. Teaching is a very important part of my musical world, financially and spiritually. I love teaching and I think in the same way that I'm growing as a musician, I'm growing as a teacher as well. I'm really trying to challenge my students more now, rather than give them the answer. I see them getting a little frustrated, but I think it's because I've been babying them a bit. I'm discovering that they need to figure out most things in music on their own and on their own terms.

One of my students got into the VCC music program this semester. I usually have one or two students doing college entrance auditions each year, but this year I only have one. He's a great player, person, and musician and he should do well up there.

I'm going to Sicamous this weekend to visit mom and get some "work" done. Me, mom, my guitar, 4 books, Roger the laptop, and the Shuswap...