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The All Day Practice Schedule
After college and before having two children I would spend my day practicing. My afternoon/evenings were dedicated to teaching and I did...
Social Media
When I first heard people talking about Facebook around campus I quickly took a stance of "Who Cares"! And although I followed the masses...
What I Wish I Knew Before Graduating From College Part 1
It has been almost 16 years since I first started college and almost a decade since I graduated with a masters. Over the years there have...
Get Off Your Phone!
In 2003 I headed off for college. I brought all the usual necessities along with my collection of CDs and books and feeling fairly...
Student Loans: Just Worry About It Later
In 2003 I started college at Morehead State University. Prior to starting I went through the process of filling out the FASFA form with...
Simplify, Clarify, And Trust The Process
My days usually start the same. Wake up at 6 am or earlier depending on when my son decides to jump in bed with me and my wife, turn on...
Measuring The Immeasurable
Of all the opportunities to pursue in this life I had to choose one that gives me a great deal of unease. I have always been drawn more...
Stagnation And Mediocrity
I can recall those times in my development as a musician when I had breakthroughs and felt as though there was no stopping me. The time I...
It's Okay To Say No
There was a time when I was pursuing any opportunity available. I felt the need to, and it's understandable. When you've just finished...
Don't Wait For The Call
I did not follow the usual approach to finding gigs after college. I've heard so many musicians, especially in the realm of jazz, that...
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