Alright so pandemic is still at large, but we learned how to better live with it this year. These are going to be quite similar to last years but maybe with a bit more musical specificity.

Master [the] Plan 

• Music Goals

  • Bass Clarinet

    • Release another solo project feat. bcl

    • Continue to find other uses for the instrument in musical settings other than soloing or playing bass accompaniment

  • Flute/Alto Flute/Picc

    • Practice these more.

    • Accept they are not a specialty but should be maintained

  • Saxophones

    • Keep my Alto/Tenor playing on equal footing

    • Sing much much more. Resist the pressure to shred except when necessary

  • Master the Soprano Sax

    • I will be the “best” at this. Challengers welcome, we will settle it by fire.

  • Rebuild a self-led band that focuses on my original music and favorite covers

    • Jasper Dutz Quartet

  • Network more within the VGM community and have my own self-led VGM group

    • Champion Shogo and the Elite Four

      • Arrange rep and get performance opportunities

  • Three Hunters Trio

    • Get new photos done

    • Release new music

    • Get videos/media done

• Content Creation

  • Optimize setup time/user interface for viewers on streams

  • Put out a variety of music and non-music related videos that are both entertaining and educational.

• Embrace competitive mindset (Cont. from 2021) 

  • Learn to relax more under pressure

  • Make decisions faster

• Cope with defeat/rejection/failure

  • Be proud of my effort and seek positives

  • Be more rational about how I can better prepare next time

• Create Routine

  • Follow a more routine schedule for exercise/diet/etc

  • Allow myself time to relax without focusing on a goal 24/7

• Simplify lifestyle

  • Minimize the amount of skills I practice

  • Downsize expectations and simplify goals