Eddie,
Thanks a lot. Everything about me is INTERACTION. My songs and performance have to RESONATE with the audiences, venue owners, publishers, artists, co-writers, that I work with in order for them to book me again, pay me for what I do, keep me involved in their lives. My teachings and writings have to RELATE to what people need and want in order to help them further their own journey's and that have to stay INVOLVED in their communities and their own work. My involvement with my clients and friends are ALL ON A ONE ON ONE basis based around what THEY PERSONALLY NEED.
That is why I don't opt for the big "Songwriter college" or "courses", sell some books or special "one size fits all" things that other of my contemporaries do. I have CHOSEN to keep it one on one or in very small groups because I can be EFFECTIVE that way. I truly believe that I can sit down with just about anyone, regardless of age, experience, race, ethnicity, sexual proclivities , musical preference, talent level etc. and show them SOMETHING positive that they can use and might never have learned or taken years to learn. I believe I can do that, because I CAN.
My involvement with this or any other site, depends on that. I monitor several, am involved with them as much as they want to be involved with me. I don't make huge announcements "I REGRET TO SAY I HAVE TO LEAVE...." nonsense. I just don't show up any more. When there is something that addresses myself, or something I have an interest in or can help on, I try to chime in and offer what I can. If there is very little interest after a while, I fade out and see what happens next.
So I am always around and happy to contribute what I can. I can't do it by myself, and know that you and others are doing what they can to keep it all going as best you can. I'm sure it's not gone and as Twain said, "The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated." I love that quote. One of the best writers I ever taught. LOL!
Great to hear from all of you.
MAB
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