Do you play different music for people in assisted living than those strictly in memory care? Just wondering since their needs are likely different and because I’m playing for a memory care facility tomorrow. TIA 🙏🏻😊

Include Route 66 in your set lists today. Not only is it Veterans Day but the historic Hwy opened 100 years ago today.

Dumb question, since I am new to doing repeating monthly performances do we just send out an invoice monthly before we perform? This is the first community that wants me to perform on a regular basis. Thanks!

The performance room was HOT. I mean it was steaming. Residents were just finishing up their yoga for the morning and I was set to play directly afterward in the same room with about 30 residents in there already. The windows were even opened a crack and it was STILL hot...For the first time at this community, I commented on the astoundingly hot room and jokingly requested (to the staff) that I sit by the cracked window. I looked at the activity director and spoke in a whisper so residents couldn't hear me , "Holy cow it's a sauna in there". (big smile on my face) "I'm pretty sure I'll melt if I sit down anywhere other than next to that window I see is opened. (big smile on my face) She agreed that it was hot and wheeled some residents and shuffled around a few chairs quickly to accommodate my request.The show went well and I sat comfortably next to the big window and sang and played and everyone had a great time. When you find yourself in a room that feels uncomfortable, talk to the staff and mention a solution with your comment. Be kind and smile and ask with sincerity. Sometimes there isn't any other option and you need to deal with it. What you DON'T want to do is call attention to this in front of the residents during the show. Don't EVER complain about the environment to the residents-even in joking. Don't complain about anything to the residents. Always go to the staff if you have concerns about the room or about anything at all☀️😃❤️

I did my first 5 retirement home gigs last month (2 were repeats because they went well). Then my wife and I went on a quick trip and I caught the flu. (Yes, I'd had a flu shot, yes I got Tamiflu immediately). I was forced to cancel the upcoming gigs, and now my calendar is clear until my sinuses are clear. I feel like I'm going to have to start all over. It's been 3 weeks now and still have a little congestion, but I don't dare risk exposing folks to anything. Should I go ahead and start scheduling for December, or wait until I'm completely clear? How do I get back into singing after being sick? I've been using the down time to research my song list. What else can I do?