Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

Monday, January 04, 2016

Reminiscence / Resolution


Happy New Year! Like everyone, I had ups and downs in 2015, but overall it was a very good year: I successfully completed a fundraising campaign, finished my first album, made my first music video, completed my first house concert tour, a great CD Release Concert (nearly sold out!), found a wonderfully lovely partner, experienced improved health and wealth, and continued beautiful relationships with friends and family.  I (finally) got furniture - including a dining table and chairs!  No more living like a monk, eating meals on the floor while sitting on a yoga mat! I guess it's time to start throwing dinner parties!! Yay!!

In 2015, several of my friends lost a parent (Jeannine, Zoe, Ashling, Cynthia, the Birchers, among others), bringing to mind the mortality of my own parents.  I try to be grateful for them, as well as my extended family and friends, everyday.

After so many years of fabulous touring and television, I'm back to the world of the hustling artist (no fabulous, celebrity based gig at the moment), but for the first time I'm promoting myself as a recording and performing artist in my own right, booking my own gigs!  It's a major evolution for me.  It's not easy, but is definitely and incredibly thrilling!  Having an audience sing my song along with me? Priceless...

I wish you all a most beautiful, prosperous, healthy, happy and purposeful 2016!  May all your dreams come true, may your best efforts come to fruition, may your life be an example of love, light and joy.  Let there be peace on Earth...



RESOLUTION

I'm a perfectionistic, workaholic.  I don't have any vices (seriously...ask anyone who knows me), or typical, run-of-the-mill bad habits. Given my inclinations, I think the most useful resolution for me is to plan to take a real vacation in 2016.  I observe my friends and family members with "real jobs" as they talk about their annual vacations and weekends away, but never, and I mean never, make plans for myself to purposefully relax.

So, I resolve that in 2016, I will make a conscious effort to not be a non-stop work machine, and to actually plan a real vacation (at least 7 days away from work - yikes!!!) sometime before October 2016.

What's your resolution?



UPCOMING EVENTS
VT Trio @ California Jazz Conservatory - January 9
The Musical Life Workshop @ California Jazz Conservatory - January 10

Host a HOUSE CONCERT!  There is no cost to you!.  Yep, it's FREE to hosts. I show up at your home (or wherever you want to host) with all of my music equipment and perform for your invited guests.  It's Easy and Fun!  Contact me for more details: victoria@victoriatheodore.com

Monday, December 21, 2015

Happy Holidays!! Bay Area Performance, Workshop & Lessons

Hello my dear friends!  I hope you're having a lovely holiday season!  I've had a great year (as you know), and I look forward to making 2016 an even better year.  I know that I've been sending you lots of email messages in my attempt to promote my album and shows...and I do appreciate all of the love and support you've given me.  Thank you sooo much!  I'm grateful...

I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

Love,

Victoria

Listen to "Going Home For Christmas" by @dave_tweedie
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Merry Christmas!
Music, art, education, prosperity, well-being, compassion, peace, joy and love!

PERFORMANCES
Victoria Theodore at the California Jazz Conservatory (AKA The Jazz School in Berkeley)
Saturday, January 9, 8-10pm
In honor of the venue, I'll be performing my more jazz oriented compositions and some jazz standards.  The always fabulous Daniel Parenti and Tommie Bradford will be rounding out the rhythm section with me.
2087 Addison St.
Berkeley CA 94704
Tickets $15
Check my website for all of the performances that are coming up!

WORKSHOPS
The Musical Life: Bay Area Session
Sunday, January 10, Registration 10:30am; Workshop 11am-4pm
I'm offering a workshop at Piedmont Piano!  The workshop will focused on what it takes to prepare for life as a musician, how to win an audition, and how to sustain a career in music.  All levels and instruments are welcome!  There is only space for a few participants, so sign up today!
2087 Addison St.
Berkeley CA 94704

LESSONS
Check out the available lesson times and book a session with me ASAP.  There are only 2 days listed as available at the moment, so don't delay!  I'd love to work with you and offer my support in your musical pursuits.