I'm Happy to say I survived 2020 with just a few bumps and bruises. Though there were not many gigs  , I was able to put my attention on practicing and teaching via zoom. I have so valued my students this year. They have really helped me to dig deep into the music and I have  enjoyed getting to know them as people. It is my hope to keep developing this side of my life as I have found it very rewarding. It is hard to know exactly where the music will take us but it is my intention to bring my A game to whatever opportunities that come my way. I've been working on having a deeper connection to the jazz repertoire . I learn lyrics, check out various recordings in different keys, try to internalize the melody with understanding and care for great phrasing. We'll see if this work brings great fruit. I hope it does.
     I miss my music community a great deal and look forward to the world coming back to us all. Anyone interested in studying with me please contact me through the website www.jimdonica.com or email me at [email protected].