Musicians are master procrastinators; here’s how to stall like a boss. If you’ve ever done gymnastics, one of the things you learn early on is how to fall. Not because … Continue reading
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The 5 things you’re afraid of when you put out new music (and how to cure the fright)
Fear can come in many varieties for an artist who’s just about to release a new album or single. Everything feels heightened when this music you’ve poured so much into … Continue reading
Why musicians should say “no” to almost everything
When “yes” is the enemy About six or seven years ago, I ran out of time. I was fronting two different groups of my own, gigging pretty consistently in three … Continue reading
Fostering Creativity: Advice from John Cleese
A little something for the middle of your workweek– advice from Monty Python’s John Cleese on how to set up an environment conducive to creativity. Hint: it involves space, time, … Continue reading
Embrace Your Creative Messiness. Don't Edit! (right away)
OK. Today is the day of creativity-themed videos! If you’re pressed for time, skip to 3:42. If not, watch it all.
The Science of Creativity
Jazz improvisation, hip hop freestyling, the brain, and you.
Don’t Suffer for Your Art: 12 Rules to Becoming More Creative
Does Creativity Equal Depression? Health.com recently posted an article about the 10 careers with high rates of depression. Guess what: artist/entertainer is on the list. Our friends at Hypebot.com elaborated … Continue reading
How to Keep Creativity from Driving You Mad
Though she’s not a musician, “Eat, Pray, Love” author Elizabeth Gilbert delivers advice that easily applies to any person involved in a creative endeavor. Plus, she references a great story … Continue reading