I want a faith that's real and raw. I'm not fond of the large, religious machines in this country that tend to grind their members up in their gears. I love real dialogue about real life, faith or the arts... Please join in!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Welcome to My World...
I am a fortunate woman. I get to do something I love for a living. More than that, I get to do it as a vocation. Every week I see an amazingly diverse group of people who show up at my door ready to learn how to play different instruments, or how to write songs, or lead worship, or a variety of other music related things. Each one of them is unique. Each one of them brings something different into my world... that's for sure. It can be a noisey, messy, crazy time. It can also be aggravating at times challenging. But I still love it. I love watching kids eyes... their whole faces light up when they get something the first time. Anyway, enough yammering. In December, a bunch of my students... aged 6 - 60 played Smoke on the Water while I videotaped them. We edited all those together so everyone could get their 5 seconds of fame. I think you'll enjoy it. Proving once again that music is a lot about just having a good time.
I have a variety of creative interests. I play and teach a bunch of different instruments. Not only am I the only middle aged woman on my block who knows what thrash metal music is... I can play it on 4 instruments. I always have the element of suprise since I don't look like a musician at all. I even have my own instructional channel on youtube now at lindabmusiclessons1. I've also had a variety of careers. I spent years as a photographer doing album covers and big touring media projects.
I enjoy good discussion that challenges me and engages my brain. I have a passion for Jesus but a very low tolerance for religious b.s. and /or spiritual abuse. I have a passion for mentoring and investing in the lives of the next generation. I love people who have a good sense of humor who don't take themselves too seriously, and can handle my slightly snarkey sense of humor. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, and playing with my big goofy dogs.