Something New Every Day

I remember how my College Professor once told me that in order to be the best musician, I should “learn something new every day”.

He was referring to the academics of music – one day you learn eighth notes, the next day you learn quarter notes, etc.

It was hard, but it worked, and I grew as a musician extremely fast. But over the years I’ve applied this to every aspect of my life – because I feel like everything is like that.

Life is only boring when you’re bored. So stay busy, stay curious, and take chances – every day. So don’t just learn music – learn surfing, learn hiking, learn salsa dancing, learn Spanish, learn computers, go out, learn people, learn how to do everything. You’ll be more well rounded because of it – and the more life experiences you have the more you have to inspire your art, the more fun you are, and the better life you’ve lived.

And that’s worth striving for every day.


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By WaltRibeiro on Jul - 13 - 2010 -- Categories: Blog     5 COMMENTS
  • Paul Borja

    HI Walt,
    It’s been a while since I checked out your videos but today I saw your birthday video and the “evangelist” video. I just wanted to share a thought I heard the other day from an old movie. It goes like this, “It’s not how much you love, but how much you are loved by others that matters in this life”. It was clear from your birthday video and indeed your other videos that you are a very special person in the life of many, many people. It didn’t take very much for me to see this about you, and I am very happy for you. I hope that all the good work you do takes you very far in your life and brings you the greatest happiness.
    By the way, I have rediscovered the joy of hand written letters and pen pals. I would be honored if you could send me your snail mail address so I can drop you a line now and then. If this appeals to you, send me your snail mail address at this email address: axel7244@gmail.com. Writing letters and getting letters in the post is a new experience that is still alive in this age of technology. If you’re interested, please let me know. Thanks,
    Paul Borja

    • http://www.fororchestra.com WaltRibeiro

      Hi Paul! I’m just seeing this now, I have no idea why I never received the email notification that you left a comment. Thanks for the kind words! I don’t do snail mail / pen pals, but feel free to email me whenever you want. Thanks Paul!

  • Paul Borja

    HI Walt,
    It's been a while since I checked out your videos but today I saw your birthday video and the “evangelist” video. I just wanted to share a thought I heard the other day from an old movie. It goes like this, “It's not how much you love, but how much you are loved by others that matters in this life”. It was clear from your birthday video and indeed your other videos that you are a very special person in the life of many, many people. It didn't take very much for me to see this about you, and I am very happy for you. I hope that all the good work you do takes you very far in your life and brings you the greatest happiness.
    By the way, I have rediscovered the joy of hand written letters and pen pals. I would be honored if you could send me your snail mail address so I can drop you a line now and then. If this appeals to you, send me your snail mail address at this email address: axel7244@gmail.com. Writing letters and getting letters in the post is a new experience that is still alive in this age of technology. If you're interested, please let me know. Thanks,
    Paul Borja

    • http://www.fororchestra.com WaltRibeiro

      Hi Paul! I’m just seeing this now, I have no idea why I never received the email notification that you left a comment. Thanks for the kind words! I don’t do snail mail / pen pals, but feel free to email me whenever you want. Thanks Paul!

    • http://www.fororchestra.com WaltRibeiro

      Hi Paul! I’m just seeing this now, I have no idea why I never received the email notification that you left a comment. Thanks for the kind words! I don’t do snail mail / pen pals, but feel free to email me whenever you want. Thanks Paul!