How do you know when the song is done?

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...
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Importance of Collaborating with other Musicians

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...
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Songwriting tip from Maynard Keenan of the band Tool

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...
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Amalgamation of Influences

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...
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I found a Music Mentor!

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...
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2024 Music Plan Begins!!!

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...
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Session is Booked

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...
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