1-28 and the idea courtesy of Gabe Anderson, 29-56 courtesy of Matthew Carey. Hang posters around town with just your name on them Write a song with… Read more “Ways to change up a tired creative routine…”
Month: February 2021
How a precocious musical childhood comes about…
So if someone is learning how to play tunes on the accordion by ear aged 4, gigging aged 5 and recorded an album aged 6, you’d assume… Read more “How a precocious musical childhood comes about…”
When restrictions are good…
I have been reading recently of a good way to find inspiration when it’s lacking. Because although the word ‘restrictions’ is not popular at the moment, putting… Read more “When restrictions are good…”
What you’re really working on…
I heard it said recently that you never really know what you’re working on. So for example, when I thought I was training and playing football matches… Read more “What you’re really working on…”
Some context
Music is nothing without context. Let’s assume for a moment that Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson are all alive, and let’s now say you give… Read more “Some context”
How things will work around here from now on…
On April 23, 2018 I wrote this. It was my first time to make a commitment to a regular blogging practice. Mostly daily, sometimes less regular, it… Read more “How things will work around here from now on…”