JUST TRY.

What do you believe you can’t do?
Can you not write songs?
Can you not play guitar?
Can you not be the lead singer of a band?
Can you not land a nightly house gig in Dubai?
 
If you’ve been on my email list for a while, or you know me in person, h…

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Remember this when you’re overwhelmed by too much to learn…

There was a girl who wanted to be in a band.  She had performed singing before, but never with a live band.  And she had never used a microphone in her life!  She answered a few Craigslist ads and ended up trying out for a band.  Bu…

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Facing The Fear of Big Dreams for your Music Career

In high school, my best friend and I planned the most exciting trip we could imagine:  we were going to drive the six hours from Phoenix, where we lived, to Los Angeles to see our favorite artist play a concert.  We had recentl…

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Who are you doing the work for?

Singing well takes work. Playing an instrument well takes work. Writing songs takes work. Honing stagecraft takes work. Pulling together a band, booking a band, creating buzz… You name it, whatever you do in music, ad however much you love doing it, …

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Being aware of the WRONG opportunities

Are you dying to get into a band?  Would you take a position with almost any band, as long as you could get on stage?  Think carefully about your options… not all opportunities are the right ones!

Recently, I met up with a musician frie…

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Being aware of the WRONG opportunities

Are you dying to get into a band?  Would you take a position with almost any band, as long as you could get on stage?  Think carefully about your options… not all opportunities are the right ones!

Recently, I met up with a musician frie…

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How a Single Song Can Help You Find Your Voice

Last weekend I spent with Rene Marie, jazz singer, at a workshop she ran for a few women looking to access more emotion in their singing.
Many pearls of wisdom came out during the 17 hours we all spent together, but here’s just one I’d like to share to…

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