Pay yourself first! Those were the words that stuck out to me from some financial guru, I didn’t get it. Rushing to church one sunny Sunday afternoon, I was the music director and I was late. I know, I know, typical right? Don’t worry if you’re not a churchy person this is not a churchy …
How To Be Better at Managing Your Gig Money Than M.C. Hammer. Read More »
In our economy they’re two types of people. You are either an: Employee or Employer Buyer or Seller Worker or Boss Consumer or Producer Copier or Creator Member or Leader Musician or Music Director Performer or Composer Customer or Investor Spender or Saver At the end of the day our happiness can be fulfilled whether we’re …
Learn from the 10 Wealthiest Musicians on the Freaking Planet. Read More »
It’s Friday, payday, playday. Finally I can buy that dope Boss Limited Enhancer and effects pedal for my bass. Guitar Center here we come baby. I struck a sweet deal with the sales rep and he gave me 10% off. Not bad eh? Over the weekend I spent hours experimenting with the zillion of effects …
10 Things Famous Musicians Taught Me About Being Broke and Stupid! Read More »
2005 was an ever changing year for me. I got a date with a real hottie. I performed for the first time on syndicated television. I finally moved out of my dingy apartment. And I joined a new band. We’ll call the band “La Tortilla” which means “The Tortilla.” 🙂 The music itself was great …
Back when I was in the junior high intermediate band there was this kid named Robert. And man this kid sucked at clarinet. I don’t mean to be jerk but this kid squeaked and squawked every other quarter note. He seemed to be a very studious student, but just didn’t have the talent or skills …
I’d like to thank you first of all for taking that first step into this awesome world of guitar. I remember starting guitar when I was around 8 years old. I hated it. My dad gave me his old guitar from childhood and a guitar chord chart and kind of just let do my thing. …
“No, no please don’t!!” Betty shouted. “It’s the only way to overcome that fear..” I responded. “Out in the waiting room there are some parents and students just sitting there waiting. Let’s go and entertain them with your awesome talent.” I blurted. “Please no, pretty please don’t.” Betty stressful said. “Oh geez, you gotta work …
Mr Roland! I need you to get up and give me that magazine now! Okay. Okay! I grumbled. In my high school chemistry class for some reason I always seemed to finish my work at least 15 minutes early. I’m not a nerd I got a C grade at the end of the semester. In …
