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Here’s the Only Justification for the Arts that Matters in the 21st CenturyMany artists and arts advocates have a secret fear — that our art doesn’t really matter, that it’s not tangible enough to make a difference to a world in need.The fear that our art may not matter comes from […]
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Why is it so hard for many musicians and artists to make a decent living? Fundamentally, it has to do with the conflict between
When you learn ancient shamanic powers as a modern day performer, your performances will gain incredible depth and creative power. You will be able
Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts
What do Spiral Dynamics stages Orange, Green, Yellow, and Turquoise look like in the arts? This video features an overview of each stage plus
Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts
Hello friends! I was on the “Brain Conversations” podcast recently, which is hosted by my Alexander Technique colleague, Diana Rumrill. We started by talking
An overview of Spiral Dynamics, explanation of common misconceptions, and how it relates to the arts. Spiral Dynamics is a developmental model that describes
In order to awaken from the meaninglessness crisis that pervades our society, you need to grow your consciousness. The truth is that the meaninglessness
Many in our society have the feeling that life is essentially random and meaningless. This can be a scary and depressing point of view,
How to motivate yourself to practice or make art – without willlpower! You’ve probably had times when you just don’t feel like practicing or
Do your arms and hands get too tight, stiff, tired, or even numb and tingly when you make music or do your art? In
It’s possible to put in an enormous amount of effort into your art, and to have perfect technique, but still feel unmoved during the
Is virtuosic technique sufficient for true mastery of your art form? Well, it’s certainly necessary, but it’s not sufficient by itself. Any approach to
One of the essential roles of musicians & other artists is to help humanity celebrate the mystery of life. This activity is central to
Do the arts have a purpose? If so, what are they meant to actually *do*? Our society says that the arts are nice, but
As a musician or other artist, you know, deep down, that your art matters. And yet, our society views the arts as mere luxury
Transcendent art isn’t just for the masters. You can do it, too! But how? First, you have to remember the true purpose of the
Has technology made us less creative and less connected as a society? After all, not that long ago, our Saturday evenings would have been
Money and selling so often feel “icky” for many musicians & other artists. We need to make money in order to survive in our
Can repetitive strain injuries make you a BETTER musician? Repetitive strain injuries are feared in the music and arts world because they can be
Why is it so hard for many musicians and artists to make a decent living? Fundamentally, it has to do with the conflict between the true purpose of the arts
When you learn ancient shamanic powers as a modern day performer, your performances will gain incredible depth and creative power. You will be able to lead your audiences on an
Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts freely and they are freely received,
What do Spiral Dynamics stages Orange, Green, Yellow, and Turquoise look like in the arts? This video features an overview of each stage plus many examples of each stage as
Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts freely and they are freely received,
Hello friends! I was on the “Brain Conversations” podcast recently, which is hosted by my Alexander Technique colleague, Diana Rumrill. We started by talking about how the left and right
An overview of Spiral Dynamics, explanation of common misconceptions, and how it relates to the arts. Spiral Dynamics is a developmental model that describes the various stages of evolution that
In order to awaken from the meaninglessness crisis that pervades our society, you need to grow your consciousness. The truth is that the meaninglessness so many people feel simply comes
Many in our society have the feeling that life is essentially random and meaningless. This can be a scary and depressing point of view, one which leads to many individual
How to motivate yourself to practice or make art – without willlpower! You’ve probably had times when you just don’t feel like practicing or working on your artistic projects. When
Do your arms and hands get too tight, stiff, tired, or even numb and tingly when you make music or do your art? In this video, I share three simple,
It’s possible to put in an enormous amount of effort into your art, and to have perfect technique, but still feel unmoved during the creative process. This is because no
Is virtuosic technique sufficient for true mastery of your art form? Well, it’s certainly necessary, but it’s not sufficient by itself. Any approach to artistic development that focuses too much
One of the essential roles of musicians & other artists is to help humanity celebrate the mystery of life. This activity is central to all human cultures and is responsible
Do the arts have a purpose? If so, what are they meant to actually *do*? Our society says that the arts are nice, but are essentially a luxury. But deep
As a musician or other artist, you know, deep down, that your art matters. And yet, our society views the arts as mere luxury items, entertainment, or hobbies. This can
Transcendent art isn’t just for the masters. You can do it, too! But how? First, you have to remember the true purpose of the arts, which not just self-expression–it’s *illumination*.
Has technology made us less creative and less connected as a society? After all, not that long ago, our Saturday evenings would have been spent gathered around someone’s piano, singing
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
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