March 2010 Blog Posts (17)

Practice Part III: Patience

We live in a “Get It Now” society more than we ever have before. There’s a phone application at our fingertips that gives us anything we want, anytime we want it. This is not the path of mastery. The ever-growing social attitude of “I want it now with the least amount of effort.” is not only the antithesis of musical progress, but a cancer eating away at it. Private instructors and colleges are dumbing down their curriculum and standards for monetary reasons, thus creating future generations…

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Added by Mike Valeras on March 26, 2010 at 10:54pm — No Comments

Practice Part II: The Path

In my last post, I spoke about defining your passions in music. The next step in your development is your path. Now, this is where most self help books would talk about setting goals. I’m not going to do that. We are, after all, musicians and not Olympic decathletes. Now don’t get me wrong. Professional goals are necessary. I have major ones. I want to teach 100 students a week. I want to play on the biggest sessions in Nashville. I want to perform at the most prestigious jazz festivals all…

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Added by Mike Valeras on March 25, 2010 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Judy Whiting Memorial

I was very blessed to attend the

beautiful memorial of Judy Whiting on Tuesday. The room was filled with

so much love and celebration of Judy's life and her love for life and

music. She was such a special person and had touched so many lives.

John did beautiful music and friends stood and spoke of their love,

memories and wonderful experiences with Judy. Judy was so great at net

working and meeting people. Even at her memorial,… Continue

Added by Mandy Mason on March 25, 2010 at 9:34am — No Comments

Practice Part I: Passion

Over the years, I’ve been asked many questions regarding practicing and motivation. Due to the recent interest expressed by some of you on this matter, I would like to respond by exploring reasons for, and ways to avoid, “Hitting the Wall.” Today’s post, the first of three, will address what I believe to be the most important element of any artist’s/musician’s quest for self-improvement. Passion.

It is my belief that if you are to excel at…

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Added by Mike Valeras on March 24, 2010 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Dressing for fluctuating temperatures

Check out this week's blog on how to dress for this season of fluctuating temperatures! http://bit.ly/aK5ATL

Added by Lori Bumgarner of paNASH Style on March 24, 2010 at 11:35am — No Comments

Thank you my friends!

With the memorial of good friend Judy Whiting coming up tomorrow and a few other friends that are going through major health issues at this time I was feeling overwhelmed. Right about the time I felt like I just had to have a good cry, my son came to me with about 3000 hives yesterday. I found out he is allergic to wheat. After I gave him benedryl and a cool bath and all of the hives went away I received a phone call. Some of my dear friends saw that I was… Continue

Added by Mandy Mason on March 22, 2010 at 1:56pm — 1 Comment

FREE 20-Song CD, WHO WOULD JESUS BOMB? - Nashville Session Players - www.FreedomTracks.com

FREE multi-genre 20-Song CD, WHO WOULD JESUS BOMB?, featuring the Nashville Session Players; all songs and related videos may be downloaded for no cost at: www.FreedomTracks.com…

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Added by Richard Aberdeen on March 20, 2010 at 3:31am — No Comments

"For The Love Of Judy."

I decided to take a day off today and

spend it with a friend that needed me and then we got together with

another friend and went to see Alice In Wonderland. We had dinner after

and it was a really great and wonderful day. My schedule is so busy

that It is very seldom that I get the chance to just hang with some of

my favorite friends for the day. A few minutes ago, I sat down to my

computer and heard the news about my friend Judy… Continue

Added by Mandy Mason on March 17, 2010 at 1:07am — 2 Comments

Puckett's Rising Star 6 Final

Tyler Flowers wins Puckett's Rising Star 6

Winner receives $500 cash from Puckett's and a spot in the winner's round, Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Franklin, TN--03/16/2010--Puckett's Grocery in Franklin, TN selected Tyler Flowers as the grand prize winner of it's popular Rising Star singer-songwriter open mic contest at the final event held on March 16, 2010. Tyler was the unanimous winner, selected by… Continue

Added by Keith Mohr on March 17, 2010 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

You Don't Have to Wear Green to Be Green

This week's blog: "You Don't Have to Wear Green to Be Green" http://lnk.ms/78q0q

Added by Lori Bumgarner of paNASH Style on March 15, 2010 at 11:31am — No Comments

Reader Question: Do I have to put all of my jobs on my resume and if not, how far back should I go in listing my jobs? Trey L.

paNASH Style answers your questions @ http://bit.ly/c1C5Hc. This week's ? is about organizing your experience on a resume. Check it out!

Added by Lori Bumgarner of paNASH Style on March 8, 2010 at 11:34am — No Comments

2010 Academy Awards Red Carpet Best and Worst

Check out my run down of the 2010 Academy Awards Red Carpet @ http://bit.ly/adncus

Added by Lori Bumgarner of paNASH Style on March 7, 2010 at 8:09pm — No Comments

A lament from Mississippi

OK, so, I've been here in Mississippi for two years now, and I must say I am suffering from severe withdrawal as a result of lack of social interaction with other audio professionals. There just aren't many here in northeast MS. Oh, I try to have conversations with local musicians, and the like about, for example, their favorite mic pre, or maybe just a favorite microphone, anything? I need to visit Nashville more often. I'm dying down here!

Added by Scott Munsell on March 4, 2010 at 10:53am — No Comments

Up date

Played the Cash and Friends show in Sun City, FL on Feb 24th had a good crowd of approx 500. I will be playing a corporate gig at The Hard Rock Live Orlando on March 4th.. I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie Anders on March 1st, he was at the park ( Epcot) saw our "British Invasion" show and was very impressed.

Stay tuned folks, more to come.

Added by Mike (The English Guy) on March 3, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

T-Bone Wolk

T-Bone Wolk was a musician's musician A beautiful and gentle person with a great sense of humor My personal favorite bass player He will be missed rip Tom

Added by jim f johnson on March 3, 2010 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Moments or Musicality?

There is a mindset among a lot of musicians that I - as a Live Music Producer have to combat when it comes to educating them on the importance of a good live show. It’s basically the belief that they have to be musically perfect. Every note correct, every lick and scale stellar, and voices sounding flawless. And so the artist has to stand still with correct posture or sit down, or stare at their…

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Added by Amy Wolter on March 1, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments