Music is my calling, but I spent years deeply unhappy in my musical experience. This is how I healed my relationship with 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,...

Conceptually, “Building a Musical Life” is the idea that if music is important to us, it’s worth structuring our lives to support a...

“Perfectionism is a cudgel and a way to hide...Perfectionism is a way to berate others for not meeting imaginary standards. Or berating...

“Somewhere inside, we hear a voice… Our voice leads us in the direction of the person we wish to become, but it is up to us whether or...

As musicians, one of the most insidious obstacles we face to working on music is procrastination: the irresistible desire to do anything...

"Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing." - Zeno "Just because improvements aren't visible doesn't mean they...

A substantial part of building a musical life is always moving forward and growing as artists and musicians. One of the most important...

“No one likes to be found at fault. In fact, this is what many of us walk around fearing—that we’ll be exposed as imposters, we’ll be put...

“Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it’s humanly possible, you can do it too.” - Marcus...

Putting in thousands of hours honing our craft is essential for becoming the musicians and artists we aspire to be. Unfortunately, there...

“Fundamentals will save your [butt] every day, and twice on Sundays.” Bob Reynolds With the proliferation of videos and online courses...

“Keep reminding yourself of the way things are connected, of their relatedness. All things are implicated in one another and in sympathy...

With the accessibility of the internet, it is easier than ever to know exactly what other musicians are doing, playing, and creating. We...

“Any significant change requires significant practice.” - Brad Stulberg All musicians know how important practicing is to our craft, but...

“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...

“Music can’t be everything.” - James Blake, “Meet You In The Maze” When we feel called to pursue music in any way, shape, or form, it’s...

“The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today. You are arranging what is in Fortune's control...

In the world of music, a variety of factors will dictate how much, and how quickly, we improve. This can include what we focus on, the...

"It doesn't make sense to continue wanting something if you're not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don't want to live the...