It’s been a month since we arrived in Cape Town. Let’s recap… Continue reading Taking stock: Life happens, coffee helps
Taking stock: Life happens, coffee helps
Category: Blog
Blog posts from the Ryan Calder Band
What the entertainment industry needs
In my work as a journalist some years ago, it was clear that the top news stories were generally stuff that horrified you or made you depressed. Some would say that not much has changed. Continue reading What the entertainment industry needs
A story about Graeme Pope-Ellis
So in the midst of the my fish-and-chips training programme, I occasionally remember running as a young boy. I had a stopwatch, and would have to ask my dad how far a certain route around the block was, and work out the numbers from there. Over time, I have invested in apps, watches, and heart rate monitors.
But it’s also got me thinking about how things used to be. Back in the day. You know, before technology. In particular, I remember a certain Graeme Pope-Ellis. Continue reading A story about Graeme Pope-Ellis
Cape Town for a season in 2022
We’re off to Cape Town. I’ve been rethinking the life I dreamed about. It was always about putting down roots.
But we’ve been existing as semi-type gypsies in 2022, living in limbo while waiting for paperwork to get sorted out. We’ve “worked the wait” (so to speak) and it’s been quite enlightening. Continue reading Cape Town for a season in 2022
What kind of 82-year-old would you like to be?
I remember it clearly, the day my grandmother turned 82. It was 17 February 2013. It was beautiful watching her with my kids, unwrapping presents. Continue reading What kind of 82-year-old would you like to be?
What I am learning as a homeschool parent
Having worked in education for over a decade, I’m starting to question many things that I have been a part of. Continue reading What I am learning as a homeschool parent
Consistency in the same direction
I played a show the other night and got into a conversation with a young man (post-gig) about the future of the music and hospitality industry. Continue reading Consistency in the same direction
My first animation
At the beginning of 2021, I posted a blog on what kind of show people need (read it here). I have begun that work, but I think what would help is a kind of collaborative participation. Continue reading My first animation
Leaving the rat race and coming up for air
I resigned from my day jobs last year. As a musician and teacher, my income was split between schools as well as gigs, workshops and various other private tuition sessions.
But the bulk of stuff that paid the bills was through my working contracts with schools. I resigned from those roles, and in the last few months I’ve had to do a lot of unlearning. Continue reading Leaving the rat race and coming up for air
Endurance training as the analogy for life
In case you missed the vlog, I have entered a triathlon. “What has this got to do with music?” you ask. Great question, and the answer is: “More than you might think.” Continue reading Endurance training as the analogy for life
