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FINDING MY VOICE – PART ONE

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Judy

My journey has led me to the realization that I’ve found my voice. My new voice is connected to my heart, and even sounds different to me. I easily express honesty, and now I have a powerful sense of humor. When I’ve encountered stressful situations, sometimes I have to hold back my laughter! Continue reading →

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I ALWAYS WANTED TO FLY

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Judy

My passion for music could have me writing endless details about that journey alone. My heart is singing and it feels like I’m flying these days. As I have been healing, I’ve become more and more musical. There even seems to be the possibility that I might write a brand new song. I have been practicing my songs in lower keys, and it’s been exciting and challenging to find new chord structures. My playing has become smoother and my voice has begun to change. Continue reading →

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PERFORMING IN MY LIFE

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Judy

I have enjoyed performing at open mics. While I was putting my guitar away a young woman came over to me. She complimented me. I shared with her that I haven’t performed or played for thirty years, and she was very touched. Continue reading →

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YOU ARE MY WINGS – PART 1

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Judy

Of all the songs I’ve written, You Are My Wings is the most upbeat. It is one of the last songs I wrote before I stopped composing in 1981. The song is very enjoyable for me to play on my guitar. The guitar riff I composed is fairly complex and requires an open tuning. It is a love song, and I wrote it at a time when I longed for love. I found it not long after.
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