Source Souring: When Good Folks Go Bad
For all of my readers, I’m sorry it has taken me this long to write another post. Between tours and side work, I haven’t had an abundance of time to […]
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2 Legs + Determination = Independence
There are times in everyone’s life where we come to the realization that we have two legs and with enough determination, we can stand on our own. Obviously, this is […]
Surviving the critique!
We have all been there. “You know, if you could just play it this way instead of your own way, that would be great.” Every musician hears this and other […]
What is professional?
I spoke to someone recently about what it means to be professional and they indicated that they were getting quite sick of hearing the term “professional.” It got me thinking […]
Perception: Easily forgotten?
Perception. Interesting word and easily forgotten unfortunately. As musicians, I think we often feel entitled to acting a certain way regardless of how it may affect others and their perception […]
Band Etiquette: Interview with Anu Gunn
Greetings! As we discuss etiquette and how it applies to music environments, I thought it might be a good idea to chat with a few industry professionals about this topic. First […]
Playing your part: Being a cog
For those not familiar with the term ‘cog,’ it is usually associated with the expression ‘cog in the wheel.’ It refers to one of the teeth in a gear. In […]
Who’s in charge?
(Note: I have (and do) function in both positions mentioned in this post (director and band member). Both positions come with their advantages and at times, disadvantages. Please understand that I […]
Where’s the focus?
Many groups/people have difficulty with focusing. I honestly feel that focus is one of the first places where a musician or a band might get off track. Let me first […]
WTH??? F*** you!
With a heading like that, you can’t help but like me, right??? But before you leave, let me welcome you to my blog about music etiquette and how to be […]
Music Business Etiquette: The Ground Rules 