Not too long ago, I was out to lunch with author Dan Miller. Before we left, he gave me a magnet with a dove and his quote, “Is your music still in you?” Of course, “Music” can be for musos, but it can also mean your ‘passion.’ For some reason, it really hit me and had me wondering… if my music was still in me. This lunch meeting was around the time my book was coming out. Not knowing ‘how’ the book would do, I went with my faith. Since then, I’ve been guest hosting podcasts, giving speeches, and getting calls from around the country to come to schools and talk about the book. Recently, a prominent literary manager sat down with me to give me pointers. It opened up a whole new world for me!!
Over the past few days, I’ve a few sessions that have really energized me. This is the first time working all 3 of these clients, so it is refreshing to meet new folks and play new tunes. And from out of the blue, I get a call from Gary Burr to help him on a live date here in town. As many times as I have played around town, THAT was a fun phone call to get!!
Over the past few days, I’ve had plenty of time to reflect. I went back and listened to 2009’s songs that I have written. Even the ones that I know will never get cut, still get excited.
Dan’s magnet is on our refrigerator door. It is a constant reminder that regardless of where you are on your journey, the question is always valid, “Is your Music still in you?”

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Happy New Year!
Chad J.