How to learn a new skill, at any age.
We all know how intimidating it can be to start from the beginning. Finding yourself a novice again sometimes feels disheartening, and that’s especially true
We all know how intimidating it can be to start from the beginning. Finding yourself a novice again sometimes feels disheartening, and that’s especially true
When we begin our journey as musicians, our time is filled with learning and practise. Drilling scales and perfecting our form could take hours every
When you first start out your career as a musician, you say Yes all the time. That’s because you have few opportunities to ply your
Wilhelm Kempf once said, “Music is not a profession but a mission.” If this is so — and I think many musicians would say it
As a musician, touring has always been an enormous part of my life. There’s probably no better way to connect with people and make money
[Disclaimer: I’m a musician, and I try hard to find out what works for my body. If you are planning on making large changes to
[Disclaimer: The following is not mental health advice. If you or a loved one need a diagnosis or treatment for mental illness, seek out a
Session musicians — the unsung heroes of the music industry. Basically freelance session musicians hired to fill out or create a band during recording. These
Music streaming services were created as a way to combat piracy. And it worked. But while it protects the profit stream of record labels and
One of the most interesting things to happen to the music industry in the last two decades is the vinyl resurgence. Rescued from the dustbin
Living on the road is one of the most exciting journeys you can go on. It changes how you see just about everything. It makes
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