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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...
Maintenance
There are times in the journey where you may find yourself in a state of maintenance. This is exactly where I currently reside. Of course...
Musical Mindset: How I've Coped By Turning To Music
I can easily remember the end of 1999 leading to Y2K. There was a great deal of excitement and anxiety as many made sure their stockpile...
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...
The Almighty Gig
Many gigs have come and gone over the years. There are those I faintly remember and those that vividly come to mind. Those that were...
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...
Multifaceted
"So this is what you do?" "Not just teaching here, I also gig most every weekend, create lessons that are available for purchase online,...
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...
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