Experiment In The Box
We’ve all heard the saying “Think outside the box”. This assumes that the box is well defined and can’t be changed. You can only work within the box or have to think outside the box to make something new. It’s easy to say to think outside the box but how much do we really know about the box?
Less Is More
We’ve all heard the saying “Less Is More”. This is usually targeted towards musicians who like to write complicated intricate music and that’s ok. Do you have difficulty finishing a song? Do you constantly add and change parts of a song and never end up releasing it? If this sounds like you, you are not alone.
Great works aren’t finished, They’re abandoned
It takes 2 people to finish a painting. One person to paint and the Second person to pull them away from painting and say it’s done.
How Quantity Can Increase Quality
Not every song I make is going to be good. But I do my best to start then finish it. Because I believe over time, the more songs I make, the better I will get at it. My songwriting skills get better, my production techniques get better and I find interesting things that make my sound unique from anyone else.
Mother Nature Is The True Artist
“Great chefs have three things in common. One, they accept and respect that Mother Nature is the true artist, and they are the cook. Two, everything they do becomes an extension of them as a person. And three, they give you insight into the world they were born into, the world which inspired them and they serve it on their plates”
Don’t Stop
Note to self…
Whatever you. do, don’t stop making your art
You’re Not An Artist, You Solve Problems
Sometimes being a working artist doesn’t feel like being an “actual” artist. You may be partly expressing your creativity but most of the time, you are solving a problem for a client. You are providing a service and delivering a product to someone who will pay you…
Take Up Space For Your Art
I’m an artist but when someone asks me what I do, I usually reply “I work in software development”. Both are true but sometimes I fear of being judged by others if I tell them I’m an artist. Making art is not looked at as a real job by many and sure…
7 Steps To Book Better Music Gigs
I describe the 7 Steps that got my band to play in front of 100s to 1000s of people. After playing numerous shows where nobody would show up, we made a simple change to only seek out Free Public Events in our local area that would fit our niche.
Do This 1 Thing To Get Better Music Gigs
Performing to an empty venue is horrible yet I did it again and again. We would invite everyone we knew but close friends had already seen us perform so why would they come again?