Hard work and dedication It’s not the same thing to everyone. For example, farmers need a lot of physically demanding hard work and dedication to grow food. And there are guys who somehow manage to wrestle steel, glass, and concrete into skyscrapers. But it’s not just the guys. There are plenty of women doing amazing work every day. And let’s … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: singer songwriter
Since you’re not doing anything right now, got any ideas for a song? I’m kidding. Well, about the “not doing anything” part. But not about the ideas for a song. I’m in the process of writing, composing, recording, mixing, and mastering 12 tracks for a very important music project. And I’m down to the last two tracks. So, I’m tossing … The rest of the story…
My songwriter journal Over the years I’ve seen my songwriter journal go from a spiral notebook to what your reading right now. This blog post. I remember carrying my nineteen cent Bic pen around in my teeth like a chewed up cigar. And my trusty notebook in the seat of my car next to me. But now I can just … The rest of the story…
Come on over to the light side It’s counterintuitive to me. And I wish it was to every musician. I’m talking about going “dark”with the art and craft of music. Darkness is so prevalent in the music business that going to the light side is what makes you counterculture. That’s not just sad…it’s predictable. And I thought cool dudes didn’t … The rest of the story…
Where are the whole Jesus Christian music artists? I just watched part of a Hillsong “praise music” song included in a video news clip and I just about got a toothache from the sugar-coated message. Before I explain, I’d like to point out the vocals were very good. And the singers looked sincere. Raised up arms and hands. Swaying back … The rest of the story…
Have you ever pondered the wonder of music? I don’t mean thinking about the notes or the beat or the even the instrumentation. I mean have you truly pondered the unimaginable, inextricable, undeniable force, the gift, and the wonder of music? (To ponder: to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his next words thoroughly.) Think about what music is… It’s … The rest of the story…
My years in the spotlight had quite a humble start For a young singer songwriter, a chance to be in the spotlight, even for just a few bucks, is something you gotta take. And that was me, way back in the early 70’s. After a couple of years teaching myself how to bang out some chords and riffs on the … The rest of the story…
Fan mail doesn’t get better than this This illustrated fan mail has everything I could ever need or want from a young fan. Creative illustrations…Calling me “a great singer” and “my favorite”…and even signing her name sincerely. What else could a singer want? My wife got this letter a few years ago from a young girl, named Azure, who had listened to … The rest of the story…
3 Ways Your Mind is a Great Voice Changer If you’re a guy, you might have experienced the clumsy voice changer known as puberty. And if you’re a human being, you’ve experienced the changing of your voice through natural growth from baby to adult. Those are interesting subjects, but they have nothing to do with what I wanna share with … The rest of the story…
One of the Stories From The Road I Used To Travel The other day, somebody asked if I had any stories from the road…since I used to be a full-time pro musician. So today, I’m sharing one I shared a few years back… After a long, almost 24 hour drive from Kansas to South Carolina, we pulled into the hotel where we’d … The rest of the story…
24 Years
24 years ago today I became a husband. I had never been one before, so I didn’t know what to expect. I only knew I was very ready to be one. I had met a beautiful woman, and she actually thought I was worthy…so, as they say, I “popped the question”. As I recall (vividly) there weren’t many (almost none, … The rest of the story…
I have some very straightforward opinions on how our world, galaxy, and universe came to be. I make no secrets about it. If you’ve read my articles much at all, you’ll know I’m a young earth creationist. I have no qualms saying God designed the universe and everything in it simply by speaking it into existence. He took only 6 … The rest of the story…
Twitter Music
I can name that tune in 140 notes, so obviously I must be talking about “twitter music“. Yep, Twitter is apparently working on their own music streaming service. I wish them well. And this proves, yet again, that even though millions and millions and millions of people don’t want to pay for music, they can’t seem to live without it. … The rest of the story…
Baby Boomers In Love
I recently heard from some baby boomers in love. They’re friends of mine, and they’ve been married for over 25 years. Yep, they stuck it out when things were tough…enjoyed wonderful times together…had kids and sent them on their way in the world…and now they find they’re in love all over again. What an awesome story. Another cool part of … The rest of the story…
The End
It’s kinda funny to start out a blog post with the words “the end”, huh? This story takes place in the year and half after I graduated high school in Texas. Immediately after the pomp and circumstance was over I headed up to Kansas where my mom and step-dad lived. And I got a job in a small, local lumber … The rest of the story…
Analog vs Digital
There’s Been This Analog vs Digital Debate For Quite A While Today I read articles, heard audio, and watched videos about things like a “table pc”, robotics for Lego’s, another car that drives itself, and fitness gadgets galore. I love this stuff. Then, I was going through a kitchen drawer looking for a cabinet catch, and I saw a package … The rest of the story…
Pictures From My eBooks For Kids
Just wanted to share a few of the pictures I’ve drawn for some of my ebooks for kids… …and give a quick story behind each one. The first picture is the blue hippo named Henry. He’s the main character in the first one of my ebooks for kids called “Henry Hippo’s Heartbeat“. Henry wakes up from a nap in the … The rest of the story…
Entertainment News?
I just checked the top stories in entertainment news on Google News. And that’s why the title to this blog post has a question mark after it. I mean…really? Does the top so-called entertainment news always have to be about “_____ is dating _____”? Or how about these other newsworthy items? So and so wore _____ pants to the awards. … The rest of the story…
In Your Face…Not In Your Ears
I remember a day when music was purely for your listening enjoyment and entertainment. Now…so much of it is designed and marketed to be in your face…and shouldn’t be in your ears. Don’t misunderstand me. I enjoy a good music video as much as the next person. But I want the video to be about the music or enhance the … The rest of the story…
Don’t
In the recent past I compiled a collection of songs I call “Kiddin’ Around”. (pun intended) I tried to think about goofy stuff kids think of and silly things they do. So I came up with titles like “Don’t” and “Stop Buggin’ Me” and “Be Nice”. There are 10 songs on the CD…and you can hear a demo (or get … The rest of the story…