So how’m I doing in my quest to re-invent my life, follow my evolving Blisses and create the life I really, really want? In all the hustle and bustle, I forgot I was a musician. This is what happens when you’ve got multiple Blisses. Or at least it’s what happens to me. I learned years… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Being a Music Artist
Melissa Sings on Saturday – My First Solo “Uke Diva” Gig
Yep, it’s true! I’ve had a big goal for a long time of carrying a night by myself, soloing on voice and ukulele. And, okay, although I’m not carrying the whole night by myself, I am responsible for half of it. Which is pretty cool if I do say so myself. The Uke Diva finally… Continue Reading
On TV interviews, unexpected disabilities and following your dreams
Sometimes the Universe gives you a clear message you’re on the right path. Like having a TV interview fall into your lap. Sometimes, though, the Universe also likes to throw obstacles in your way, perhaps to make sure you’re really committed. That’s me in the photo above, on the set of Colorful Journey of Success… Continue Reading
New Video: Live from the Ladies of Jazz concert at Mission City
This little Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Amazon affiliate link) that I got the other day is pretty nifty… if somewhat unpredictable. The first set from Saturday night’s concert somehow got recorded at double speed. Huh??? Curiouser and curiouser. (Any of you techies out there have a magic bullet?) Thankfully, the video from set #2… Continue Reading
Weekly Review #14: Swingin’ in the trees, and the long drop down
So how am I doing in my quest to re-invent my life, follow my evolving Blisses and create the life I really, really want? Usually posted on Saturday, Review #14 is a couple of days late because I was far away from internet access all last week. Read on… Imagine that you have a ticket… Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes of Making an Independent Music CD – Part 4
Ever wondered what’s involved in making a CD of original music? At the end of 2009 I recorded and self-produced my first “official” release, Online Dating Blues, and here’s a glimpse inside the process. (Originally published 1/18/10 on ketubahdiva.com) Part Four: Support from Unexpected Corners, and Finally In the Studio! I’d done my homework: thanks to… Continue Reading