The Music of Letting Go
Most founders don’t talk about the moment when their company starts to hum on its own. Growth steadies, the tempo changes, and something inside begins to ask a deeper question: what’s next? That question rarely shows up on a spreadsheet. It sounds more like a subtle shift in rhythm—an urge to step back, a curiosity […]
Thinking Out Loud About Music, Trauma, and Personal Growth
Why is is that playing the guitar lowers symptoms of post-traumatic stress in military Veterans? Is there something about the music, the vibration, the immersion, the intention, or the belief (that playing the guitar lowers symptoms of post-traumatic stress)? Simply put: yes. This post explores the theory that choosing a more immersive experience helps change […]
Raise Your Vibration
Raise your vibration “Raise your frequency!” “Raise your vibration!” I’ve heard these two commands almost as often as I’ve heard people request “H-Z music.” It makes intuitive sense that higher vibrations and frequencies are better than low ones, but this viewpoint doesn’t really hold up in the actual musical universe. May I offer one well-researched […]
Get Consciousness Right
Get Consciousness Right When we get consciousness right, everything else flows. Stuck? Blocked? Angry, worried, or scared? That’s a consciousness opportunity. Preparation for awareness Tools and experiences that bring us back to awareness can be severe, and since awareness comes before getting consciousness right, we need those tools now more than ever. Trauma is an […]
Is The Algorithm Tapped Out?
I’m not interested in playing The Algorithm any more. Here’s why. When one submits to the SEO myth, one automatically places oneself at a competitive disadvantage, oogling a slice of pie that just got smaller because you also want to stick a fork in it. Same goes for buying clickbait or stuffing one’s content with […]
Your Personal (Musical) Growth Adventure
Your Personal (Musical) Growth Adventure A Fun (and Sometimes Messy) Journey Ready to level up in life? Personal growth is like a video game—but instead of battling dragons, you’re facing your own quirks and fears. Consider this: music is an integral part of personal growth. Think about how music is used in your favorite movies. […]
How To Deal With Sadness and Depression Without Taking a Prescription – AI
When Overwhelm Strikes, There’s Hope How to Handle Sadness and Depression Without Medication As a musician, my role is to explore the deepest emotions within music and bring them to life for my audience—even when those emotions are sadness or depression. I’ve been honing this skill since childhood, and it has given me insights into […]
Why Good Habits Aren’t Enough Any More
Habit and Practice The way we do things matters. Many times, precise habits are enough to achieve excellence. Think accounting, financial analysis, risk management, music and the arts, surgery, mathematics. You get the idea: 10,000+ hours, licenses, certifications. When habits become elevated, ritual arrives: the baseball player’s pregame personal routine, the gymnast’s or high […]
How Music Works On You
Let’s get basic: you and your SO are at a concert and you both love the band. It’s a magical evening, and you both are in the flow of the music, the vibe, and each other. The whole thing is almost holy in a numinous way, and you both know that: head, heart, body, and […]
Tech Is The Answer NOT
What If? There is a multi-billion-dollar industry based on the notion that there are things you desperately want that you cannot give yourself. Let’s disrupt that. You see, there’s no reason you cannot heal yourself, improve your financial situation yourself, create peace within your family and friendship circles yourself, even begin to change the world…all […]