4 Jan

Marching Forth

Category: Iridium Jazz Club NYC

Do you ever feel like you are isolated in the muck of the need to change, but being held back by your own fear and choices which limit your growth? I know I do.

I have been in the pre-production phase of a new show I have developed called Can’t Stop The Passion which is marching forth on March 4th at the Iridium Jazz Club on Broadway…hahaha… Well, in the process of putting this show together and adding a production team to craft it and rein it in, I have come to terms with some elements of my life that I need to embrace in order to move forward.
First of all, I have discovered that I am afraid. Yes, afraid to take the show to the next level and I exemplify that by hiding behind my own patter. The banter is all well and good, except in the big picture and scheme of things it doesn’t necessarily translate to people who don’t know me, and it allows me to hide my real material and not trust that it stands on its own. Do you ever do that? Hide behind your own banter in life instead of just delivering the goods? My friend Ava has often said, “Stop being so silly during your show or making light of what you are saying. We want to hear what you have to say.” Or my director Robbie, who says, “It’s time to run your own race, embrace the authentic side of yourself.”
I am also afraid of letting go of those other roles that have not always served me so well. Is there a “small” side of you that you know you need to let go of in order to embrace a bigger part of you? How are you stepping up to the plate in your own life? As Steve, my producer said, “People don’t need to see all ‘that’ on stage… just present your material in the best possible way. Trust that the material will speak for itself.” Trust - that’s a big one… Ever have any thoughts around trusting your own message being heard? Major Aha moment!

I feel great, and I am learning… Run my own race, let the material speak for itself, allow myself to really be heard, and march forth into this territory of trust.

Any comments? I’m looking forward to hearing about your thoughts, feelings and experiences… and seeing you at the show ;-)

Posted Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Filed Under Category: Iridium Jazz Club NYC
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Responses to “Marching Forth”

Nellie Jacobs
January 5th, 2010 at 12:01 am

Thank you for sharing your fear in such an open way, Michelle. So many of us are afraid to face ours.

And yes, let your energy, talent and message speak for themselves. Lucky you: you’ve got great friends who care enough to be honest with you. It’s quite something to allow others to critique our ‘performance’. How many of us can say that, eh? What gifts. Talk about growth!! Hurray for you!

Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. All the best!
Nellie

Lucienne Watson
January 5th, 2010 at 5:33 pm

Dear Michelle, I love your clear voice and interesting singing style. Here’s wishing you all the best on March 4th in NY.

Lucienne Watson, Vancouver, Canada

Lucienne Watson
January 5th, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Dear Michele, good luck on March 4th. Wish I was there to hear you.

Lucienne Watson, Vancouver, Canada

Arlene Sparaco
January 6th, 2010 at 4:35 pm

“Does the Piano stay?” Although this is a private joke, I am mentioning it to share the thought, ‘don’t ever be afraid to ask even the ridiculous’. One can always learn from asking. So my wonderful, very talented friend…I will be there for you at the show!!! Love Arl

Helene Saraga
January 7th, 2010 at 12:06 am

Hello Michele:
WOW! Read your blog with much interest. What a
repertoire of songs. I want to repeat what I read in one of your blog messages: your compositions are “deliciously eclectic”.
GOOD LUCK at the Iridium Jaz Club on March 4th,2010. I know there will be lots of positive vibes going your way.
helene saraga

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