Adding to my wish list. I'd better start saving today!

Note, there are two things on this list so don't forget to keep reading after the first item.

Music writing programs have been around forever. As a musician, studying in school I even took classes to learn how to use these overly complicated and extremely time consuming programs.

Now in the 21st centery, those programs are still available and still being updated, but apps for Apple and Android are competeing for attention. I've played around with a number of the apps and spent way too much time with a couple of the older programs. However, there's never been something that really caught my attention, nor made we want to write music on it.

I'm one of those arranger/composers that still writes in the antiquated free hand style. Yes, I have manuscript paper, a pencil, and big eraser. If something has to be put into a program I will, but mostly I just read off of handwritten copies and have had nothing inspire to change. Until now!

Check out this kickstarter company; http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thinkmusictech/thinkmusic-ipad-app-the-ultimate-music-notation-ap?ref=live

When I saw this video, I wanted to buy an ipad. Just for this app. WOW!!!!  Now, I haven't actually used it so maybe it wouldn't work the way I hope, but if it does what it shows on the video I'd give up my manuscript paper and move into a new era. This app has solved a lot of the issues I have from older programs and is directed more toward someone with my music arranging needs.

They haven't reached their goal yet. I really hope they do because I really want this app to make it to market so I can go buy an ipad so I can buy this app so I can arrange music much more efficiently!!!





And the second thing that is now on my wish list!

I've seen this watch before and thought it was awesome, but after seeing the finished project I'm in love. Really, it what we all hoped the ipod 6th generation would be; a nifty little device you could use as a watch and keep on your wrist that would connect to your phone so you didn't have to walk around with the phone in your hand all day or an uncomfortable bluetooth device stuck in one ear. But the ipod touch did not deliver and Apple went back to it's older design for the latest generation.

Don't give up hope though. A fabulous start-up has created the watch even better than could be imagined. It works with Android and Apple OS and has the ability to work on it's own as a miniature device or connected to your bluetooth engaged phone. It will work as a watch or a phone or a calendar. It's awesome! And it's not bulky or unstylish.

Check it out here. Watch the video, read the article, look at the pictures, and DROOL!!!

http://getpebble.com/

http://www.kickstarter.com/pebble

Back to the Grind

When most people read that title, the image in mind is probably related to an 8-5 job of some sort.

Not for me!

Surprising I know...

This week I'm not working retail and I'm heading back into the music field.  A concert is coming up end of this month and I need to begin practicing and preparing for it. But I'm now going to be able to start working on my show again!

By the end of this week I hope to reach my goal and have a good update for you about my plans. Having you all hold me accountable will surely increase my productivity level :)

Until then, I'm nose down into the music, working out hardcore on my second month of Insanity (the name is so apropos), and spending time with my big sis.

LIFE IS GOOD GREAT!!

P.S. In my work toward this show I did a photo shoot to go through some ideas. Here's a couple of the shots. Which is your favorite? What would catch your eye the best and which would make you buy the cd??

btw, none of these photos have been photo shopped. They're just as they were taken.

Please let me know your selection!

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

Photo 4

Working Retail

WOW, I can't believe it's been nearly a week since I last posted. How does anyone get anything done with a 9-5 job? I can't seem to and I can't understand how it's possible either.

Working retail over the holidays has sucked all my time an energy to the point that I wake up, work out, get ready, eat my breakfast shake in the car, work, go home, check emails, eat dinner, do research on something until falling asleep and doing the whole thing over again.

Let me say I am so glad this is not my life. I've done it prior to this holiday and it just gets worse as I age. So glad that my chosen profession is music, which provides variable working hours, and free time to work as you wish, and days off to switch around your schedule, and continuous inspiration for your mind, body and soul! How lucky I am :-)

However, I am very behind from my days of retail. Still trying to get everything organized in my head and on paper so I don't forget what I previously organized. Most of this plan is working, so that is a plus!

More updates will come later, when I don't have a dozen tabs open, papers strewn about the table, and my calendar on my lap.