When you teach music two nights a week, play in two cover bands, play a few gigs a month and record some weekends, there is little time for other activities. With a full time job and two kids under the age of eleven life gets pretty hectic.
Teaching my students is really rewarding. Watching them grow and turn into rockers is an amazing transition to behold.
Playing solo gigs gives me the opportunity to show case my original material as well as test out some new covers. I use this time as a chance to relieve stress and make a few bucks at the same time. People seem enjoy what I play so there is a reward in that activity as well.
My “other” work is based in marine management. Maintaining systems on privet yatchs and doing a lot of mechanical work. Not so rewarding but puts bread on the table so to speak.
Recording is one of my favorite activities. Pro tools is a canvas for musicians.
Durig the week I am so busy I have less family time than I would like. This is the reason it is important for the cover bands maintain a partial income by doing gigs. Recently these bands Junkyard Viking and P Shivers (check them out on ReverbNation.com) have been locked up in the woodshed a little too long. Time to rock ~ out!