Money and selling so often feel “icky” for many musicians & other artists. We need to make money in order to survive in our society, but turning our art into […]
Why Exchanging Art for Money Sometimes Feels Icky (Book Excerpt) Read More »
Can repetitive strain injuries make you a BETTER musician? Repetitive strain injuries are feared in the music and arts world because they can be debilitating and difficult to treat. But
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Have you ever noticed that there is something deeply wrong about the arts world? Our cities are choked with drab, boxy buildings, parking lots, and billboards. Our most popular music
The Wrongness in the Arts World (And What to Do About It) Read More »
Hello friends! Here’s another excerpt from my upcoming book, “Soulforce Arts: The Vital Role of Musicians & Other Artists in a World That’s Lost Its Mind.” It’s from Chapter 1,
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When you don’t have enough time to practice, what’s usually behind that isn’t actually a matter of having enough time. It’s more commonly a matter of motivation. And what’s behind
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The arts have the potential to connect humanity with the larger forces of nature. If this potential were fully realized, this could have a transformative effect on humanity’s relationship with
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Hello friends! Here’s another excerpt from my upcoming book, “Soulforce Arts: The Vital Role of Musicians & Other Artists in a World That’s Lost Its Mind.” It’s from Chapter 1,
The Influence of the Calculating Mind in the Generation of Creative Ideas & Impulses Read More »
While the arts are certainly valued highly by many our society, they are never at the top of the list when considering how to solve “hard” issues like poverty and
What Birds Can Teach Artists About How to Create Societal Change Read More »
Hello friends! Here’s another excerpt from my upcoming book, “Soulforce Arts: The Vital Role of Musicians & Other Artists in a World That’s Lost Its Mind.” It’s from Chapter 1,
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Does practicing feel like you’re just going through the motions, checking off the boxes so you can get on to the next thing? Or playing a gig? Or teaching or
