My Intentions as a Musician Moving to Myrtle Beach
When I think about moving to Myrtle Beach (which I will be doing in November 2025), I don’t see it as just a change of scenery or a career opportunity. I see it as a sacred transition — a healing ritual that touches every part of my life. Spiritually, artistically, financially, relationally, socially, and in terms of health, I want this move to be transformative. I want to look back on it years from now and see it as the moment where I stepped into a fuller version of myself.
Setting My Intentions
I intend to deepen my spiritual practice and feel more connected than ever to my higher self and to God. I intend to
spend more time in nature — listening to the ocean, walking the beaches, and letting the rhythm of the tides remind me of music’s pulse. I intend to make meaningful and lasting friendships, to play high-quality gigs that fulfill me artistically, and to attract wonderful students who want to grow through music.
Financially, I intend to make enough to live comfortably and support my family. I intend to get my spending under control, to live with gratitude and humility, and to embody joy, abundance, and appreciation in everyday life.
Why I’m Moving
The primary reason I’m moving is to create more opportunities — not just for income, but for artistic expression, for deeper community, and for spiritual growth. I want to fully embody who I am as an artist and offer something meaningful to the world.
Musically, I see myself leading or being part of several projects:
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A powerful Latin jazz band
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A dedicated jazz ensemble (which I suspect is an underrepresented niche in Myrtle Beach)
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A soulful blues band
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A dynamic rock cover / party band for weddings, corporate events and parties
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Solo gigs, both instrumental guitar and with singing
- Perform sacred chanting events hosted at local yoga studios
These projects aren’t just about performance. They’re about contributing to people’s well-being, uplifting spirits, and making a difference through joy, healing, and love.
On Teaching
Teaching has always been more than a paycheck for me. It’s about helping students discover joy through music. I intend to attract new students in Myrtle Beach while continuing to serve my current ones. As my lessons page says, I want lessons to be fun, practical, and meaningful, so that music isn’t just a technical skill but a source of personal growth.
And beyond private lessons, I carry a bigger vision: within a few years, I hope to open a guitar school in a commercial Myrtle Beach location. That would be a blast. I can imagine hiring other teachers and an admin person, teaching some of the classes myself, and hosting a monthly master class for all the students and staff. We’d do annual concerts and even record student albums. Who knows — maybe we’d even gather for impromptu acoustic jam sessions right on the beach. Music schools often become more than schools; they become communities. That’s what I dream of creating.
Lessons From My Farewell
Before I step into this new chapter, I need to honor what I just experienced in closing the last one. Recently, I had a farewell party where I was living before the move. A lot of people came. Some thanked me for my artistry, for my friendship, for the inspiration I had given them. Some wrote cards saying that I would be missed, that my music had touched them.
This surprised me deeply. For years, I carried the belief that no one really liked me, that people didn’t want to play with
me. I often let negative thoughts define the story I told myself. Yet that night proved those stories false.
One person even remarked, “I guess people like you.” I rolled my eyes and said, “Who knew?” The irony is that just six months earlier, in the dead of winter, I had tried unsuccessfully to get a project going with him and another musician. Nothing came of it, and I let the silence convince me that I was unwanted. But here he was, affirming the exact opposite — that I mattered.
That party was more than a gathering; it was a healing experience. It reminded me that our impact is often far greater than we believe, that unseen bonds form over years, and that sometimes we are the last to recognize the good we’ve done.
What I Learned
From that experience, I carry forward these lessons:
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Every musician is on their own unique journey.
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Each of us chooses what to do with that journey.
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Others respond to our work in proportion to how much it benefits them.
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When we cultivate our artistry, we reap its rewards.
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We must be self-motivated and release the story of whether others like us or not.
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By using imagination to bring artistic visions to life, we create value that others naturally respond to.
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Our value is inherent, not only in what we provide.
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Collaboration is both giving and receiving.
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Presence is as important as preparation.
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Community thrives when we celebrate, not compare.
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Healing is part of the artistic path.
These aren’t just lessons about music — they are lessons about life.
A Prayer to My Future Community
So to the musicians of Myrtle Beach: I speak this as an intention and a prayer.
I will support and celebrate you. I release jealousy, comparison, and competition. You are free to relate to me however you wish — whether you accept gigs I offer or not, whether we become close friends or simply cross paths on stage. None
of that defines my worth or purpose.
I look forward to collaborating with you, to being a generous sideman and, when I lead, a fair and encouraging bandleader. If it is meant to be, I hope to form strong, win-win relationships with agents, venues, and clients — with you by my side.
I promise to show up not only prepared, but present. To honor the groove and the silence. To listen. To relax into the moment and trust the music.
And I open myself not just to giving, but to receiving: your inspiration, your friendship, your kindness, and the joy of being supported as much as supporting.
Looking Ahead
I no longer worry about who likes me or not. I no longer compare myself to others. I have my own unique gifts to cultivate, and so do you. My role is to dwell on my artistic vision, not on doubt or fear. With imagination, persistence, and relaxed certainty, I will bring forward projects that matter.
Together, I believe we will create music that uplifts, heals, and inspires — for each other, for our community, and for the world.
Here’s to the next chapter: one of abundance, spiritual growth, creativity, joy, and deep connection with others and the universe.
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