Thanks for the good advice Graham (et. al.)

I guess I am not just looking for accompaniment--I am looking for partnering--but I am wanting a partner who can also be a teacher--whose instrumentation challenges me to learn to use the instrument of my voice to match their skill with their instrument in interpreting a song. At 54 I am old to suddenly be taking myself (halfway) seriously as a singer. I have sung all my life, but never had the confidence OR the understanding that working at it could make a difference. I didn't understand the concept of 'potential.' Now I have confidence in the potential of my voice. But not enough confidence to boldly ask one of the many talented musicians I know to work with me.

Janie