How Does A Singer Songwriter Start Making Sense Of It All? When you were a kid, did you ask “why” about a lot of stuff? Or do you have a kid or kids who ask a lot of “why” questions? … Read the rest
Category Archives: singer songwriter
The Living End
Lyrics To “The Living End” How can I explain the numbers in the rain? I’d like to help illuminate the pathways to your mind. But I am just a man; I’ll do the best I can I’ll show you where … Read the rest
3 Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep Just in case you’re having a difficult time getting enough sleep… Here are 3 tips from a singer songwriter that are almost guaranteed to cure your troubles: Turn off the TV…or at least only … Read the rest
The Times They Are A Changin
Singers And Songwriters Aren’t What They Used To Be ‘Cause the times, they are a-changing. (sorry, this video is no longer available) On this day in 1954 Nat King Cole played the first of six nights at the Apollo in … Read the rest
Black Friday From A Singer Songwriter‘s Perspective OK…admittedly I’m a guy. So maybe I’ve never been a shopaholic because I’m such a stereotypical guy on the issue of shopping. In my role as a singer songwriter, I’ve written about shopping … Read the rest
Singer Songwriter And His Music For Kids
OK…I want to be taken seriously as a singer songwriter… So, why would I ever write music for kids? Hmm…let me see… Here are just a few quick reasons: They’re really cute It’s fun to watch their faces light up … Read the rest
Singer Songwriter Survival Kit In A Free World
Singer Songwriter… Will Sing For Room & Board I’m gonna make this as simple as I think it can be. To survive as a singer songwriter…to actually make money and pay your way in life in this world that increasingly … Read the rest
Where do singer songwriters find ideas, when ideas don’t just show up? I’m sure you’ve heard, seen, and read the stories of the almost endless parade of tortured artists, singer songwriters, and writers whose lives “ended much too soon.” They … Read the rest
Singer Songwriter: Road Stories 2
Road Warrior Singer Songwriters… More Road Stories OK…it was bad enough that I had approximately 28 hours to get from southern Texas to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (and yes, I do mean Minnesota, not Michigan…it’s where “Dorothy” aka Judy Garland was … Read the rest
Singer Songwriter’s Road Stories
If You’re A Singer Songwriter With Road Experience… …then you’ve probably got Road Stories Here’s one of mine… Well, this is sort of like 3 in one. After a long, almost 24 hour drive from Kansas to South Carolina, we … Read the rest
Spring And Fall
Spring And Fall In Colorado Blue Skies…Cooler Temps…Can You Say Equal Knocks? Did you catch that little play on words there? Get it? Equal knocks…uh…equinox…uh…never mind. What can I say? A singer songwriter is always messing around with words. … Read the rest
On A Beach Long Ago…or… A Day In The Singer Songwriter Life… Have you heard any of those marketers who talk about working on your laptop on a beach? Of course, most of that is hype and silliness. It can … Read the rest
Kiddin’ Around is a fun CD of Music For Kids Here’s the demo… Click the pic to download the “Kiddin’ Around” Collection For $10 Stay tuned, No-cost, low-cost, and premium ways you can help me spread the Word… Tell everybody you … Read the rest
Cloud Fish In A Giant Fishbowl
Check out the giant cloud fish leaping over the highway to catch a butterfly. Let’s get to know each other better and stay connected. Join the growing body of believers who signed up for the FunderFlash Journal. And receive daily, … Read the rest
Singer Songwriter Helps You Tie The Knot
Tie The Knot Much Better With Music I lost count of how many weddings I’ve sung in. It’s more than 3 and less than 1000. And I’ve been asked to write songs for quite a few of them, believe it … Read the rest
Singer Songwriters And The Root Of All Evil
Is This The Root of All Evil? Singer Songwriters…Is It All About The Love Of Money? When I started singing, as a little boy, I began to dream that one day I’d rise to the top and have all the … Read the rest
I Love Life With Optimism I find it difficult to write songs or poetry without optimism. In this day and age that’s weird, huh? I know the world is full of troubles…full of wars, thieves (politicians), full of liars, full … Read the rest
My Music Pajamas
That’s right…I said, My Music Pajamas Music Pajamas It’s time…to let the daylight fly Away, but we don’t have to cry Because…another day will dawn real soon. So smile…and say a sweet goodnight. Sleep well. Don’t let the bedbugs bite. … Read the rest
In The Midnight Hour Writing words…thinking thoughts…reading…listening…creating… in that time of night Wilson Pickett sang about: “In The Midnight Hour”. I’m not sure why some days give me a burst of creativity at this time of night and other days … Read the rest
9/11 And Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Three digits that should remind us of how precious our freedom is. We can’t always have peace with all other peoples of the earth…but… We should always show them how much … Read the rest