You can’t force it. If you force it you get mediocrity at best. Much more likely is that you get real garbage. You can’t follow the rules. Yes music has rules, more like guidelines. But if you follow them, again … Continue reading →

Songwriters… we come in all flavors, varieties, and sizes. I’m of the variety that starts with a riff, builds a harmonic structure, adds a melody, and finally finds out what the song is about when the words come to me. … Continue reading →

New strings on my guitars.  They are like new tires on a car.  When you put new tires on a car the ride is so smooth.  Everything is so quiet.  And the car glides to exactly where you want it.  … Continue reading →

I’ve been working on a new song this past week. A recording’s coming soon. You might find the writing process interesting. It’s last week, early morning, 6:15. I’ve been playing mandolin, practicing that Whisky Before Breakfast fiddle tune. How do … Continue reading →