Active Listening is a great skill for musicians to develop when looking to improve but Passive Listening helps to provide a foundation for positive mindset.
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The One Thing More Important Than Success
What’s more important than finding success in music? Find out in this thoughtful OpEd written by a musician, husband, and father in 2019.
The Anxious Aspiring Vocalist: How to Get a Grip on Singing-Related Insecurities
A motivational editorial on vocalist anxiety and how to get over it both in real time when anxiety strikes, and in the long term.
7 Inspiring Musical Quotes and Why They Resonate with Me Today
Now that I’m a professional touring artist myself, I wanted to revisit quotes from my favorite all-time artists to see if they’re still relevant. They are.
Finding Success in Music Without Focusing on Success
A short and sweet think piece on how to find success in the music industry without focusing on what that success tends to represent (fame).
Want to Get More Done? Get Better at Setting Deadlines for Yourself
Here are eight great tips taken from behavioral science to help you get better at making and setting deadlines, to defeat your procrastination demons..
When Music Is Your Side Gig: How to Stay Motivated, Efficient, and Sane
Here’s a wonderful list of ways you can be more efficient and productive making music, when you’ve got so much other stuff going on at the same time.
How to Network When You’re Really Uncomfortable Networking
Meeting new people can be frustrating and nerve-wracking. Here are some tips for when you’re stuck at an event and want to make the most of it.
10 Myths About Songwriting Busted!
People make so many excuses for themselves when they don’t feel up to writing. Here are ten common ones and why they’re all wrong.
How to Eliminate the Obstacles Hindering Your Success
Fears, anxiety, and doubt cripple musicians day in and day out, and their abilities to drive toward success, but a subtle mindset shift can help.