A good mixtape…anyone can make a crappy one It was a simpler time. A time where creating a mixtape for someone you liked involved
Read moreWhat Are You Really Asking for When You Ask for Advice?
C’mooonnn. Be honest. These days, there’s pretty much no reason to ever have to do anything alone. Today’s world is more networked and reachable
Read moreStop Waiting for External Validation of Your Work
The rub: If you need it, it’ll never come. A few months ago, I ran into a former coworker from many years ago. We
Read moreOne of the Many Times My Mom Saved the Day
Mom: 1. Stupid criminals: 0. As you already (hopefully!) know, Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. The more you grow up, the
Read moreThe Danger of Being “In the Zone”
Great, you’ve done it! But how did you do? Writer’s note: For optimal A/V experience, this post is best read while listening to “Danger
Read moreLessons Learned From Our First Gig Ever
I still can’t believe we were allowed to play We all had that high school friend that was allowed to have parties. I don’t
Read moreStarting is Fun. Starting is Hard.
And the beginning is the best place to do it. The more you look around, the more you see that everyone’s starting something — a business
Read moreTake It Seriously, But Not Too Seriously
Having fun can be a decision. It was almost ten years ago when my band was playing what may have been one of
Read moreEverything I Learned From “MTV Unplugged”
Step1: Write good songs. Step 2: Everything else. Whether you were old enough to watch MTV Unplugged or not, you surely know what
Read moreDon’t Look for the Best People, Look for the Right People.
AKA: Why my last band never broke up. I was recently introduced by an old friend (and advisor for Magic Room Brand) to
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