It's Not Always Easy

The outward impression of being a musician, performer, public persona is usually one of energy, excitement, and fun.

And making music is certainly ALL THOSE THINGS!

But it also takes a lot of commitment and preparation behind-the-scenes to make those special, public moments shine.

You work a lot of evenings and weekends when friends and family are off and want to have fun.

Many times you play for people who are having fun right in front if you.

Needless to say, you’ve gotta think MAKING MUSIC is fun, too!

And, like an athlete, you’ve gotta always be honing your CRAFT, conditioning your INSTRUMENT, which—for me—happens to be the most personal of all: my voice.

So waking up to incredible feedback like the text (above) from a bride this week means a lot to me.

During this month of November, I hope that you are able to share a little appreciation of your own with any musicians you come across who are making beautiful LIVE music that you enjoy. Whether it's background music at a restaurant or on a big concert stage, let them know you appreciate them with your applause, your cheers, your kind words after the show.

It could be just the morale boost they need to get through a rough patch.

With gratitude,

Ashley

P.S. We're just a week away from my very special FULL BAND SHOW on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Manship Theatre's Hartley/Vey Studio! Click here for more info and how to purchase tickets.