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Simplifying the Songwriting Process
Writing songs is a fun and effective way for musicians to grow and express their artistry. But songwriting can feel...

Michelle Monette
Jul 28, 20243 min read
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Create Space to Make Music
“In terms of shaping our own future, spaces are key. We need to make sure there are spaces to be free. To be ourselves. Literal spaces,...

Michelle Monette
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Clarity, Intention, Discipline
Conceptually, “Building a Musical Life” is the idea that if music is important to us, it’s worth structuring our lives to support a...

Michelle Monette
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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Why You Might Want to Keep a Music Journal
As musicians, we often like to explore ways to improve how we approach working on music. Whether we want to get more mileage out of our...

Michelle Monette
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Aim for Excellence Rather Than Perfection
“Perfectionism is a cudgel and a way to hide...Perfectionism is a way to berate others for not meeting imaginary standards. Or berating...

Michelle Monette
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Develop Your Musical Voice
“It’s my failure to sound like my heroes that’s allowed me to sound like myself.” - John Mayer One of the most fulfilling parts of being...

Michelle Monette
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Look for Progress, Not Perfection
“Practice makes perfect” is a ubiquitous phrase in the world of music. Whether we hear it from our teachers, our musical heroes, or our...

Michelle Monette
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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