What if instead of fighting like soldiers we fought like musicians? Culturally we seem to be addicted to violence. Children’s toys include guns, swords, bows
Recently I was reading a book entitled boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. The book is not designed specifically for musicians and doesn’t explicitly
We idealise busyness to the point where it has become a modern god that we worship. But what about stillness and silience? To be busy
People who spend their time engulfed in the music making process may find themselves with a seemingly paradoxical problem. Those who spend the majority of
Integrity is honesty. It is also intricately linked, assertiveness, beliefs, flexibility, dishonesty, boundaries and values. Integrity is not something you either do or don’t have
The 100 days of practice challenge was made popular by the #100daysofpractise and originated in the visual arts community. The Idea The idea is that
I personally am not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. I fail to see the significance one day makes and have seen too many
Most musicians, (myself included) have a love-hate relationship with Christmas carols. Our tolerance of them depends entirely on our ability to find interest in repetition.
There is no such thing as an instant musician. No matter how desperately we want it or how much irritation we express we will never
The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music by bassist Victor Wooten is unique, inspirational and has the potential to completely revolutionise how
Below is a letter to all the unknown buskers who brighten our streets with music and art. I don’t think any musician will ever fully
I would like to propose a hypothesis that since the enlightenment pushed our society into a dualist existence there has been an ever-shrinking space and
Responsibility is frightening because it suggests change. However, taking responsibility for things that are not yours can also keep you stuck. This sort of responsibility
Sometimes life demands that we take a break. And even if you are the most dedicated musician in the world you still need a break.
Defining musical practice is something you do on a personal level. Your definition is something you will continue to develop your entire life. One of
Life cannot be solely based on music. Even if that is your area of love and passion there has to be more to your life
When An Emotion Becomes Your artistic identity “As you think within yourself, so you are” Proverbs 23:7 Emotions and artistic identity can be two almost
No one wants to be remembered as being the proud musician. But what many don’t realise is that pride is quite a natural feeling that
Creativity is the culmination of imagination and dreaming. Thoughts and ideas, inspirations and aspiration that are gradually disseminated and sifted through the sum total of
Courage is not something you either do or don’t have. It’s not a magical talent that only a lucky few are born with and it’s
