Arlo Tarr

I am so grateful for Reward Music! When I first started getting back into music 4 years ago, I was unsure what I was going to do with the music I was writing and recording. I was asking myself, “How do I take all these songs...

My blog last week stressed the importance of finding a Music Mentor. The best way to get the next level, in any endeavor, is to learn from someone that has already done the things you want to do.  This weeks blog is sort of...

Last week's blog was about the importance of collaborating with other artists to help push your ideas to another level. This week, I want to talk about an approach to songwriting that came on up Rick Beato's...

Well, we’ve got 2 weeks to go with this Pre-Buy. 
We’re at 35% of the goal. The Pre-Buys have definitely slowed down the last couple days. Was doing the Pre-Buy a mistake? Will I be unable to finish this EP? Ugh…. The...

How do you know when the song is done? Ah, the age old question. When am I ready to share my song with the world?  I just finished tracking a song yesterday that I’m sending to a songwriting competition that Burl Audio is...

I was really scared and apprehensive when I first started thinking about doing a "Pre-Buy" to help get my EP finished.  Why should folks want to help me? Everyone has their own lives and families to worry about. Who am I...

Next week I’m officially launching the Pre-Buy for my EP “The Archetect”. If you would’ve told me 5 years ago that this is what I’d be doing now I would’ve laughed you off. 
5 years ago I was picking up the guitar maybe...

Wow! Last week was pretty crazy! So I talked to Phil, studio manager, at Sunset Sound and got the session booked for August 18, 2021. He's got me in Studio 1. This is the room where most of Van Halen I was recorded. I'm...

I’ve been disappointed with the last several music releases by some of my favorite artists the last couple of months. The Black Crowes released “Happiness Bastards” and I couldn’t get into it. David Gilmour has released 2...

I started this blog up so I can share my musical journey with you. I had a really good day today! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my “music career”. Why is it I’m succeeding at my regular job and not in music? Why...

Right before Covid shut everything down, I played with some old friends at a sold out show in the State Theatre in State College, Pa. It was a Jack’s Farm reunion show. One of my favorite gigs EVER! I lived in State College...

Today, I start my 2024 music plan! I’ve been putting this together since November. Now it’s time for ACTION I’ve spent the last year focusing on recording a lot of songs. I’m finally ready to share those songs with you. I...

In my last blog, I talked about the songwriting process and some tips from Maynard of the band Tool. In this blog, I would like to talk about the "Amalgamation of Influences".  I first heard the word "amalgamation" in a...

Well, I’ve got one week to go on the Pre-Buy for the EP. It’s been quite a ride!  I reconnected with some old friends and made some new ones. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and asked for some help. I’m very grateful...