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Gigging With Social Media
At one time it may have seemed inconceivable to use social media platforms to book gigs, but a lot has changed over the last 15 years. As...
Mastery In A Culture Of Many
Here's a challenge. Pick three or four topics to practice for the next month. NO EXCEPTIONS! Even if there's some cool new idea you heard...
Teaching & Self-Realization
When I first started playing the guitar I had no intention of teaching. I wanted to compose, perform, and tour and of course practice as...
Thank You!
One year ago I started this blog with the goal of giving some insight from an "Everyday Musician", one that many of you can relate to as...
Guilt Or Excuses
I often have a feeling of guilt when I start practicing, writing tunes, etc. Basically anytime I'm doing something music related at home....
Small Wins
It's been just over a month since my daughter was born and we turned our family of three into a family of four! Just as expected,...
A Season Of Clarity
The last few weeks have been a change in the status quo. It's hard to believe that is has been almost a month since we welcomed my...
Don't Underestimate The Life Of A Musician
I recently listened to an interview featuring the great bassist Jeff Berlin. He was speaking about the lack of quality education for...
Uncertainty Is Normal: The Constant State Of Flux For The Gigging Musician
There was a time in 2014 when I had lined up what appeared to be 5 regular gigs a month. I had been living in the Cincinnati area for 4...
Dad, I Want To Be A Musician!
With a 4 year old son and a daughter soon to be here, I have given a decent amount of thought to what response I would have to my kids if...
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