Playing Bach Every Day

Oh dear, I am neglecting this blog. I've been busy posting to my other blog about all the Japan-related excitement. To make a long story short, Keith and I have moved to Sapporo, Japan, and we are here until March.

Over the past several years, while I was otherwise occupied with classes at Regent College, my instruments sat around getting dusty as I dealt with the pain, shame, etc. of rather severe artistic block. While I pulled myself together enough to get through my arts thesis, I am still struggling to get back on a regular practicing schedule. In the past, I have procrastinated terribly, not practicing at all until an upcoming concert or recital made it necessary.

So... last week I decided to start practicing Bach for one hour a day, every week day. Saturdays will be my rest-from-cello days, and Sundays I will be playing a lot in church. This isn't going to be just any old practice session. I pray when I play Bach.

I hope that by doing this, I will be able to overcome my slump so that I am better able to serve the Japanese church. I can't just slack off any more. Japanese people love Bach. If I keep this up, I will always have something ready to play when I am asked.

If you want, you can join me by playing, singing, listening, etc. to Bach every day. I would also be happy if you would like to pray for me and hold me accountable. Updates will follow in subsequent weeks. Leave me a comment or something. :)

(If you want to know more about what we are doing in Japan, do please check out my other blog.)