#jazzcovers #bass #BassCover #jazz #broadwaymusicals #leonardbernstein #jazzstandard #musicians #chicagomusicians (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqXTO3JPFN/?igshid=1n57frbdckln8

#gratitude #gratitudepractice (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJoHD84JY9L/?igshid=1q1txu1xgyjre

Happy New Year! Looking forward to 2021, what are some things you can do this year to hold yourself accountable to fulfilling your goals? In 2020, I started my YouTube channel filled with music covers of me singing and playing bass. As a way to perfect my technique, I came up with the goal of posting two videos a week. Doing that held me accountable to always practice and being prepared to upload. Here's my top 10 favorite and most popular YT videos of 2020. And, the winner....my bass and vocal cover of Tom Petty's, Won't Back Down! Followed by Stormy Monday, etc. I decided to post a recap of both my favorite and most popular videos. 9 of the top 10 are of me playing bass and singing. Only 1 video of me singing without the bass made the top 10 and that's God Bless The Child. As a testament to practice makes perfect, and slow and steady wins the race, one of my last videos of 2020 has, within 4 days of posting, gained 80 views!!! Holy Moly! It made my top 10 list. That is a first! None of my videos have gained that many views in so short a time. Here's to 2021! May you work hard and reach all of your goals! To hear the YT playlist, also see link in my IG profile. https://youtu.be/pb8icyAbzIc?list=PLzQKHLmkae3DJo5c7dRz4j0qGF0kYolAb #motivation #goals #practice #musicians #musiciansofinstagram #guitarists #drummers #chicagomusicians (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJl2nhJpyGg/?igshid=1wavrhyqidv4u

#affirmations #positiveaffirmations (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlzsd3pvbL/?igshid=rremo1k7b80k

#inspiration # motivation #manifestabundance #manifestyourdreams (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjKJSDpVyx/?igshid=1bjy0r2xplj9y

#inspiration #motivation #goals (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJglyDGpF6k/?igshid=qckbnqpyia7y

Bass Improv Of Willow Weep For Me. #jazzsolo #jazzimprov #musicians #chicagomusicians #Bassplayer #bassguitaristsofinstagram #bassguitarists (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJbnopAJDt1/?igshid=16tefs1yhez8v

This year when the world shut down, I turned to the one thing that has always been there for me. Music! In January 2020, I had decided this would finally be the year that I starting going to jam sessions playing bass and singing in the hopes of finding band mates. Covid 19 said, not this year. 2020 was the year that I learned if I want to do something, there are so many different ways to make it happen. So, I found the vehicle to perform bass and vocal covers. YouTube! Truthfully, I probably wasn't quite ready to start playing out this year. But, with me practicing daily and uploading two videos per week for the past 9 months, I damn sure am ready now! Reminds me, things happen when the time is right. Just keep doing your thing, preparing yourself so when opportunity arrives, bam! You are ready! Here's a count down of my top 12 most played bass and or vocal covers. Link to this song in IG Profile. #musiccovers #Bassplayer #bestof2020 #musicians #musiciansofinstagram #vocalistsofinstagram #chicagomusicians (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYzb8Gpb6_/?igshid=122hjcjez6vsu

A scene from Mary with the outstanding Kate Coleman. I'm honored to have worked with her. At long last, I get to play a sweet little old lady. Lol!! I've mentioned that the acting and Romeo's work is amazing! I just have to point out - the cinematography by Nuri Bauswell is visually stunning with the most vibrant colors showcasing the city of Chicago! Check it out! 👀 #WatchAndShare #supportindependentfilm #Mary #nuribauswell #katecoleman #frontlineworkers #frontlinerscovid19 #FrontLineHealthcareWorkers #romeokattookaran #emilybrown https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mary2020 (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJV-08SJ9av/?igshid=zvipxdly4cgl

Sitting here thinking about how Covid 19 most likely put an end to close talkers. They must have had severe withdrawal symptoms when Covid 19 arrived! #seinfeld #deepthoughts #humor (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJULqqVpdXo/?igshid=5k0jmmido6dy

For realz! For now food and my bass, Mr. Surf Green, will do. Lol!! (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTtYcrJdze/?igshid=cfpv6j3ojow4

#sylvieslovemovie #sylvieslove (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRZZzMJRsD/?igshid=1quzi26a7t1ai

After watching Sylvie's Love, I was like, let me get out my pixie cut wig. Lol. This year I got a serious wig addiction and have almost every kind of style. I know this isn't a Christmas cover, but I was in the mood for this song. Merry Christmas! https://youtu.be/ub54IbdDIzU Link also in IG Profile. #sylvieslovemovie #sylvieslove #moondance #moondancecover #vanmorrison #vanmorrisoncover #jazzvocals #jazzcovers #jazzstandard (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPmyRfp_P3/?igshid=ek5r907vmsqj

After watching Sylvie's Love, I was like, let me get out my pixie cut wig. Lol. This year I got a serious wig addiction and have almost every kind of style. I know this isn't a Christmas cover, but I was in the mood for this song. https://youtu.be/ub54IbdDIzU Link also in IG Profile. #sylvieslovemovie #sylvieslove #moondance #moondancecover #vanmorrison #vanmorrisoncover #jazzvocals #jazzcovers #jazzstandard (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPmd0zpdRc/?igshid=1i8ob6afapfqs

We got the Blues with Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. And, if you're in the mood for Jazz and Motown, check out Sylvie's Love on Amazon Prime. I'm not in the film, I just wanted to share cause it is so good!!! #bluesmusic #bluesmusician #maraineysblackbottom #sylvieslove #sylvieslovemovie #jazz #motown (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMLvtrJS8E/?igshid=4cbzhsc31srw

Wow! (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMJC0WJxrn/?igshid=p67c05rtb07q

What an amazing day working with Kate Coleman, Romeo and crew!!! So true! You never know the impact you can have on someone's life. There are so many angels on earth. I have encountered many!!! #acting #filmmaking (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMF6CUpLBg/?igshid=1fgvluk76fe7t