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5 pillars of growth in music

well this post is for myself, though i hope some of you can benefit by it.  i’m trying to learn more about music and convey more through my music. at the moment, i have identified 5 aspects that i believe support the formation of great music. i will add more thoughts to this post as […]

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Creating small goals may produce big results

Something in my mind clicked and I started playing attacking back in soccer again.  Last night I remembered how to attack up the line.  If you play outside defense in soccer (think Cafu and Roberto Carlos), you get the opportunity to begin the playmaking process.  For the past two years I have been recovering my […]

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Walking meditation

I am reading the booking Walking Meditation by Thich Nhat Hahn and Nguyen Anh-Huong.  Thiht Nhat Hahn wrote Peace is Every Step, which I have not finished reading.  Walking Meditation is a good book.  The CD helps you learn specific meditation techniques.  Unlike some other books, it provides audio that will help you to meditate.  If […]

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12 ideas for good health (Wellness for musicians and everyone else!)

Music is a beautiful part of life. And so is wellness and health.

IMHO, I hope everyone, musicians included, focus on doing (at least a few) things every day that are good for the body and soul.

All the best!

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Hemp has high protein content

Update (August 2018).  I haven’t used hemp to eat in a while.  I do still have great hemp linen blankets and sheets that have been great.  I use them in a variety of settings. There was no real reason to stop eating hemp seeds, I just kind of stopped.  I used to use them in […]

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My favorite juice mixture

Here’s how I make homemade juice: Get a juicer – I use Jack Lananne’s juicer Get some fruit and veggies, preferably organic Put in the stuff, not too fast, and leave some carrots for the end Get a toothbrush to clean out the juicer afterwards (the sooner you clean the juicer, the easier it is […]

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How to make a good smoothie

I love fruit smoothies.  Here’s how I make one and the ingredients I use.  I always use bananas and then add whatever frozen fruit I have.  You can use non-frozen fruit to but I just happen to have a lot of frozen fruit around.  Usually I just use bananas, strawberries, milk, water and hemp seeds. 2 […]

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‘Getting in shape’ – Quick ideas for musicians

A drummer friend asked for suggestions about getting in shape.  This is for folks who aren’t already doing this stuff. Here’s my general advice to anyone that doesn’t have specific medical issues, etc..: eat a fruit or vegetable dish with every meal – you should eat 3-5 meals a day stretch every day do strength […]

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Daily ideas for living healthy

drinking fresh juice drinking fruit shakes sleeping enough eating at least 3 good meals a day drinking enough water relaxing eating organic getting exercise staying flexible getting fresh air being outside in nature if you’ve ever had an injury, do daily exercises to strengthen the area

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How to help fight a cold

Some ideas for how you can help get over a cold. I wrote this back when I was trying to beat a cold last winter!