*My Musicave*

The Liberty to sing

Is caged in a box...

"Dressed up" where no one ever thinks

So the music does the talks...

On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Gijon, Spain

It is truly amazing how many secret and magical places can exist in any given town or city... Regardless of whether or not a place is developed or underdeveloped, one can discover small jewels, where no one expects them to be. And the satisfaction and bliss is really worth it... They can become your home! 

For someone to find his or her spot in a given space, all that is needed is to know what to look for. And it's true that sometimes that can be difficult... But once you know what you are looking for, the only thing left is to put up your radars, put on your night vision, and follow your heart and instincts. It's like a treasure hunt!

A corner in a commercial center. Athens, Greece

In every city, there is a fair amount of brilliant street musicians and performers, who entertain the public and add some colorful vibes to the streets. These talented and special individuals, wake up the city, express its moods and ways, and share it with anyone who happens to pass by. Your attention and smile is a greater reward to them than money, although the latter is unfortunately necessary to have in our days.

For me, the perfect spot is not where people can see you... They only need to listen to you! You become a-live radio, that plays favorite tunes all night long. So, the perfect spot is where no one sleeps; where people pass by all the time; where you are not exposed to the eye; and of course there is a good acoustic setting... Sounds like an exciting treasure hunt, searching for that golden spot! Actually, there are many spots like that in every city. Here are some suggestions, how to spot a spot, from personal experience:

• Try the commercial streets or open-air commercial centers during the night. You bother no one!
• Try finding corners or places where there is enough space to sit, and some good acoustic feedback or even a natural reverb effect. In other words, find your *Musicave*
• Sing and play the songs that you love and express your mood, and give all of your self to that. But be sure to also capture the mood of the place and your audience's as well. 
• Have your instrument and your voice in good condition. You might stay there longer than you think!

These points can of course change, according to the needs and the circumstances of each individual. For me, the above formula has helped me enjoy some of the best nights of my life, and share the music with some great people who willingly enter the *Musicave*,

and sit down by your side, 
drink a beer, 
sing their favorite songs, 
carefree and sincere. 

It's like giving small private concerts out in the public... There are amazing people out there, and it's simply magical to share with them what makes you happy, even for a few moments. So, step out of your cave and step into your *Musicave*.  Share what you love the most, and let your Dreams Beget Reality!