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Jul 283 min read

Simplifying the Songwriting Process

Writing songs is a fun and effective way for musicians to grow and express their artistry. But songwriting can feel...

Jan 82 min read

Create Space to Make Music

“In terms of shaping our own future, spaces are key. We need to make sure there are spaces to be free. To be ourselves. Literal spaces,...

Jan 12 min read

Clarity, Intention, Discipline

Conceptually, “Building a Musical Life” is the idea that if music is important to us, it’s worth structuring our lives to support a...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Why You Might Want to Keep a Music Journal

As musicians, we often like to explore ways to improve how we approach working on music. Whether we want to get more mileage out of our...

Dec 11, 20234 min read

Aim for Excellence Rather Than Perfection

“Perfectionism is a cudgel and a way to hide...Perfectionism is a way to berate others for not meeting imaginary standards. Or berating...

Mar 13, 20232 min read

Develop Your Musical Voice

“It’s my failure to sound like my heroes that’s allowed me to sound like myself.” - John Mayer One of the most fulfilling parts of being...

Feb 6, 20232 min read

Look for Progress, Not Perfection

“Practice makes perfect” is a ubiquitous phrase in the world of music. Whether we hear it from our teachers, our musical heroes, or our...