Well, we our plans have been approved by the county…woohoo! See the permit?! And that shaded portion on the blueprint is going to be the studio/lounge. The contractor can now complete his bid and then we’re good to go. It’s a matter of creating some breathing space. I have a nice room now that I use, but I just have too much equipment, too many instruments. And the harpsichord and piano are still in the garage!

 

 

 

 

I am still recording some demos though. It helps to practice with the “record” light on and it helps me to work out arrangements. I have a ton of new songs. My girlfriend, Laura, recently suggested a title “Landslide Straight to Your Heart” and I came up with a pretty cool song, if I do say so myself. It’s not a cop of the Stevie Nicks song. It always amazes me the kinds of stimulus that lead to fruitful songwriting.

Another that I will be posting soon “Give me Tomorrow,” came about as I was reading about Bob Dylan and the writer mentioned a minor key song of his in 3. I can’t recall which song at the moment, but a rhythmic pattern in 3 came into my head and within a couple hours I had a new song. It’s a matter of keeping open to inspiration and then taking action when it hits. Fun stuff.

Anyway, I hope everyone is having a great new year so far. I promise lots of music to come. Take care, All

 

Steve