Pat, some of the things that kept me off track during 2014 were health issues that sapped my energy (I was on partial leave from work for five months and should have gotten a bunch done, but didn't); my wife had a heart attack, then several weeks later broke her wrist, both at work); and day-to-day stuff that all of us deal with. All excuses, really. Good ones, some of them, but still excuses.

One reason I didn't re-up with BIAB is that I have yet to install the last two upgrades. The major musical resolutions are to take care of those as well as a major upgrade for Propellerhead Reason; organize my studio space so it's usable (I have all I need, it's all hooked up and working, i just can't move around); and make time for composition and arranging (and share it here!).

The great news is that my wife encourages and supports me in All Things Musical, so there's no resistance from behind, for which I thank her daily. She agrees with all of my resolutions—and insists that I realize them in the new year. Here's to all of us meeting our goals and living our dreams.

"My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."