Change can be a good thing, even if it means that old systems we’ve become accustomed to are no longer available to us. As change happens around us, we adapt and evolve. This article discussed how Sam Ash – a major national music retail company – closed its doors earlier this year, after over a…

Preparation makes a world of difference in any field. Focusing on a task for a finite period of time develops familiarity and confidence. Beyond that, repetition is paramount to successful execution of any task, creating self-awareness to foster both proficiency and creativity. If you prepare correctly and often, you can accomplish most tasks. This article…

Audience engagement is everything in a performance setting. It’s the job of the performer to transport the listener: the performer emotes their own feelings and experiences through the act of performing, which inspires and creates those same or similar emotions in the listener. It’s a beautiful process, one that is inherent throughout humanity yet undervalued…