I teach private guitar lessons. It's a cool job and I'm good at it. Does it pay the bills? Yes…well… most of them. Can't drive anymore, but hey, I wake up happy every morning (well…. most of the time). Many times, my students inspire me musically. Makes sense, right? This happened yesterday, when my student (from New Jersey, no less) requested I teach him some Neil Young. As a songwriter, I've been searching for my next muse. And this was it.
Neil was a huge inspiration for me in my formattable years. His music taught me how to strum with confidence. That said, I hadn't listened to Neil in quite some time. In fact, I find him slightly annoying (truth be told). So, imagine my surprise when I taught Tell Me Why and had that MOMENT.
Every artist knows this MOMENT. When lightning strikes. Alas, it's time to revisit old Neil.
But that's not what I came here to say…
Another student of mine – a grade-8-er - who loves Halloween and everything gothic, gave me an idea for my next short story (I'm gonna write a couple more, then move on to my next novel…can't wait!). She's given me many ideas. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if, down the road, she becomes hugely successful. At what? Not sure. Music, perhaps - that's what I teach her – but perhaps something else. Perhaps as a writer.
Anyways, time to get to work. I'm gonna start that story now and see where it leads me. It'll be posted just in time for Halloween.
Love and light~
MS