Exploring what fuels the desire to create. These posts dive into the “why” behind the music, overcoming creative blocks, and finding inspiration.
I’m not sure what it is exactly about libraries that I love, but I do love them. I’m certainly no scholar by any means. I barely finished an online bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies while I was still in the military in my forties (I just spelled forties as “fourties”…on purpose, thinking I was right…);…
First off, let me say this to all aspiring musicians out there who didn’t start learning a particular instrument until later in life: “It’s NOT a requirement to have learned anything about music when you’re young (in your teens, or earlier).” It’s definitely a plus, but not a “show-stopper” at all. Plenty of people learned…
Many would agree: patience is one of the hardest muscles to flex. Some of us—myself included—may not even feel we have this muscle at all, or if we do, it’s undeveloped and unimpressive. Have you ever watched a friend, loved one, or co-worker show remarkable patience with someone you see as difficult, leaving you wondering,…
I don’t mean, what if we took the internet away… all of a sudden… but rather if it didn’t exist at all today (2026). Although that would be an interesting situation to contemplate, for sure – stripping it away from our current, completely reliant selves all of a sudden. I’m not going to lie, that…
Most of us tend to associate our artistic production with one (or more) musical styles or genres. There are just certain types of rhythms, melodies, and overall tones that draw us closer to that particular type of music. First off, is it even necessary to define your genre? One could say that there are definitely…