All Change Please

Welcome to “Baldi’s Podcast”, a podcast hosted by survivor, internationally renowned lifelong Musician, Educator, Keynote Motivational Speaker, Podcaster, Writer and International Double

Gold Medallist “Baldi”, AKA Amonn AL-Mahrouq encouraging you all to reach your full potential, pursue your dreams and inspire others along your journey.

Thanks for continuing to follow my life experiences Pod.

In my today cast I’d like to discuss where I am currently, and where I will be headed in the future.

My static website and all accounts solely based on telephone numbers have now been removed leaving only those with a username, including the ubiquitous and popular messengers from Apple, LinkedIn and Facebook which I will continue to use to communicate with you all.

Thanks to everyone who has been asking about my “Posting” on Social, let me dispel any myths by saying, rest assured I will continue with inspiring photo and video content on both LinkedIn and Facebook, however, it is true my Twitter account has been removed due to the intense nature of the platform and my need for consolidation.

Which leads me nicely onto my potential future goals and ambitions enabling me to bring you the most inspiring content, however firstly, thanks for your questions, do keep them rolling in as you are the people allowing me to continue hosting my pod. In a word the rumours are true, I am thinking of potentially starting a YouTube Channel next year as I not only feel this will compliment my current Pod, but will also allow me to broaden my skillset even further and compliment my current workflow recording schedule as all I will need to change is the actual recording aspect of my casts.

Due to recent changes, a number of you have been asking about the methods of communication I prefer in 2022. To the future I am looking as video conferencing and calling is my number one choice. Yes, I still believe in good old fashion voice telephone calls and text messaging, however, I feel one must move with the times. Some of us are lucky enough to have a 5G mobile Phone or iPad / Laptop connection allowing us to work just about anywhere, thus I believe one should utilise technology to personally inspire as many people as possible. In this vein, you will now find me on IMessage (FaceTime), Microsoft Teams and Skype, LinkedIn and Facebook Messenger as I believe these 21st Century apps will allow me to become more productive, contactable and responsive, which begs my question what is your preferred method of contact? Do comment.

In an update to a previous cast, I said I’d let you know how I was getting on with my new USB Audient interface. A few months of continual use has led me to only one conclusion, I highly recommend this forward looking audio interface and the many possibilities it will afford me.

In reading news, I can recommend “Ramses - The Son of The Light” by Christian Jacq for all of you who like well written stories, and delving into our ancient past.

To news of my forthcoming “C.V / Media Pack”. Great strides have been made on completing this single document, however, I have work to do cross referencing items and adding new one. The break up of other documents has both opportunity and caution attached! Once complete, I will of course let you all know and enable downloads.

To rink news, last week unfortunately was closed for repairs, however I see this as a positive as it afforded me a mini-break to concentrate on my Piano and crucially allowed me to improve my levels of fitness. Train strikes loom yet again in the U.K meaning, how much rink time I will get in the next few months is debatable. This said, I am very much looking forward to going in this week to enjoy my inspiring lessons and catch ups with you all. Currently I’m in the process of choosing new music for my forthcoming test which fingers crossed I may sit later this year. Suffice to say, there will be I’m sure many challenges ahead, however, feel it’s wonderful to be back.

With regards to Piano exam pieces news, I am aware I have a lot of practice ahead to achieve, however, having now learnt all the notes of all pieces, I feel it’s now time to put the icing on the cake, so to speak in terms of polish. In the not too distant future, I intend to start looking at new pieces and planning some mini-recitals for those of you lucky enough to attend in person, however in the meantime, am chugging away loving every minute.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode of “Baldi’s Podcast”, a podcast hosted by survivor, internationally renowned lifelong Musician, Educator, Keynote Motivational Speaker, Writer, Podcaster and International Double Gold Medallist “Baldi”, A.K.A Amonn AL-Mahrouq.