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Hello friends! I was on the “Brain Conversations” podcast recently, which is hosted by my Alexander Technique colleague, Diana Rumrill. We started by talking
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April 2, 2026
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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

Have you ever noticed that there is something deeply wrong about the arts world? Our cities are choked with drab, boxy buildings, parking lots,

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

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

The arts have the potential to connect humanity with the larger forces of nature. If this potential were fully realized, this could have a

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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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