Video Tutorial

Hey guys,

as I was switching the whites from the washer to the dryer, I was thinking... (we women think when we work a lot, don't we haha) Anyway, I was thinking. Would it help, if I made a video tape of myself having your very own private practice of your part? I mean, if we got together, I would have to do it one-on-one anyway. So, maybe I could record myself, if you wouldn't mind seeing my face, on our home camcorder, playing the piano, and singing your part, focusing on challenging areas, repeating them over and over again, as if you were there with me, and that way, you can pop it in when it's convenient for you, and you can practice. I think I would do it mainly for alto, tenor and maybe bass, since soprano is pretty self-explanatory. I would also like to volunteer for putting together a package for everyone with a CD and sheet music for each of the songs (and the DVD). But if you think it wouldn't really help you (the DVD), please let me know, so I don't have to waste my time. But that was a thought. I really want for this to be good. Try to put in it as much effort as you would, as if you were to sing in front of the president of the SDA church or be televised on 3ABN.

OK, another thing, which was for organizational notes for the trip - since I was doing a laundry, I thought about a pretty important info. If you are staying in Czech 8 days or less, please try to bring enough clothing so that you don't have to do laundry at our mom's house. I understand if you are staying for two weeks. I mean, I understand if you run out of children's clothing, which you didn't expect (they get dirty quicker than you expect), but please, take that in consideration, as you pack for the trip (in case we don't cover this topic anymore).

Also, if we are going to end up recording the CD on Monday or Tuesday, could we then agree on having a free day on Wednesday or Thursday, because we (Johnny, I and the kids) were planning on spending some time with dad Monday and Tuesday, and if we are going to end up recording one of those days, we will lose that time with him. I just dont' want to create any awekward situations when we get there, and I was to be up front on this with everyone. We originaly agreed to give some undivided attention to our mom, but I don't want to start expanding it to the point, when we can't do other things. So, what are your thoughts on that?

Ika