The Art Of Listening

This fantastic documentary about the behind the scenes of how music comes together is well worth the watch. If you play an instrument or write, I’d encourage you to take some time and check it out- it really changed how I think about listening to music, and creativity. 

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3 Year Nashville Anniversary 

So this month it’s been three years of calling Nashville home. Wow. It’s gone by fast, and there’s been a lot that’s happened. 

 

When I moved I was keeping a diary of each month here, and then things got a big crazy and I stopped having time to write up everything. So here’s what’s been going on: 

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5 Ways To Make Money Playing Music in a Secondary Market

I'm lucky enough to live in Nashville, home to some of the best musicians in the world and a big chunk of the music industry. I really enjoy a lot of aspects of Nashville, but I was financially successful at music when I lived in a smaller market, too (St. Louis). He are my five best tips for earning a full-time music living in a secondary market:

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