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DEANNA'S BLOG
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| This section will be updated as time and inspiration permits!
It will be great to keep in touch by letting you all in on what's up today, this week or this month so please stop
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| October 24, 2006 Hi everyone! I hope
you are all enjoying this most spectacular Fall season we are having here in the Canadian Foothills. I enjoyed
living in sunny California when I was going to school there, but nothing beats the changing of the seasons. Okay,
maybe I'm not looking forward to 30 below, but it certainly is a character builder and at Christmas, there is nothing
like that sparkling snow. Just a few notes on how things are going for me. My private lessons and classes are in
full swing and I am gearing up for the Christmas season with my band. What a journey it has been so far, and believe
me it is not without its dark moments. And we all get them no matter how seasoned a performer you are. As a matter
of fact I would say they show up more often now than they ever did because of the high expecations I have for myself
and those around me. The flip side of that is that the disappointments seem to have more of a sting. But we learn
to pick ourselves up, and carry on. I found a woman who has essentially been mentoring me. She grew up in New York
and spent most of her life there as a performer and a vocal coach. She has recently moved to Texas but goes back
for singing engagements. I can e-mail her with my latest situation and she just knows exactly what to say. I also
have a local friend who does the same for me so I am very blessed to have these people in my life. My daughter
Leah is another individual who keeps me grounded. She begins her rehearsals for A Christmas Carol today at our
big theatre here in our city. I am so proud of her. The other night she was able to articulate to me her |
| fears and frustrations about the competitiveness of the entertainment industry and
I was left not knowing what to say, for I too suffer from many of those disillusionments. Then I remembered I found
this most poignant paragragh written by Martha Graham that I give to my vocal students. After Leah read it, the
room fell silent, our moods were lifted and it felt like we could accomplish anything we wanted. Thank goodness
for the power of the written word. It can transform our lives. Enjoy! |
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| "There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that
is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.
If you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not
your business to determine how good it is; nor how valuable it is; nor how it compares with other expressions.
It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe
in yourself or your work. You have to keep directly open to and aware of the urges that motivate you. Keep the
channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction;
a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others." MARTHA GRAHAM |
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July 28, 2006 Hi to all! Welcome to
my new website. I'm so excited. Thanks to Alison Macpherson for all her hard work creating it! You have added the
magic Ali! Thank you!
Okay! So, I have reached that point in my life where I had to clean out all my closets and decide what was of value
to me and what needed to be let go. It was a painful and at times emotional process, but one that needed to be
done. This has carried over into my personal and professional life. When I finally sifted through all of the musical
possibilities I had to offer, I realized I had the beginnings of my own business. I knew it was time to run my
own show, call my own shots and take full responsibility for my life. I have surrounded myself with 'like minded'
individuals who want to be part of a team. I have met some amazing individuals who offer unconditional support.
I have rekindled some old friendships with people who support me and my 'craziness'. I am so excited about this
phase of my life. There is still so much to be done and I embrace the challenges of trying to bring the music to
you. I love music! I love singing! And I love sharing it with you!
Deanna |
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