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Are You Taking A Break From Music?

As my daughter's due date approached I began to hear the question, "Are you going to take a break from music once your second one...

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...

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...