Is re-invention possible?

I stepped out on a path that, I thought, led in one direction, aimed toward one style of music.  Now I realize that this path took me somewhere else entirely.  The path started with jazz.  I thought it was my destiny, really it was all I could identify with in the collegiate system.  Singing came along toward the end of my education and I loved the instant success I expereinced- gigs, opportunities, praise.  After I moved away from college my studio began to blossom.  Piano became the name of the game, vocal students picked up and a few wind players began to study. The choir came along as did Early childhood music.  In the midst of it all, trying to keep up a performance schedule and a band in a tough economy in an area where I am not from has been dificult.  Trying to define myself by a certain style of music has been much too difficut.  Trying to recruit band members has led to too many personality conflicts.

I am taking a break from leading my own groups. 

I am dedicated to my teaching studio, a place that has brought so many beautiful people into my life, I am dedicated to my children's choir program, I am dedicated to my husband and to my home.

Is re-invention possible?  Yes, when I face who I am and not who I think I want to be musically, then it will feel brand new because the conflict will be over.  Bye-bye to the girl I have tried to present on this website.  It might take a month, it might take 10 years but the real Celia will emerge.

Thank you.