Delve into the depths of music philosophy and psychology with my 20+ years of insights. Explore the inner workings of melodies, rhythms, and the human mind’s connection to music. Join me in deciphering the art behind the notes and unravelling the mysteries of music creation. Let’s explore the philosophical and psychological dimensions of music making together.
When you get a bit older, as your world seems to get filled up with things competing for your attention and time, you start to appreciate efficiency. It’s not for everyone of course but for me it became an essential part of making music whether I was writing and recording Read more…
When I was a younger man, I attended a mastering session for an EP I’d mixed. Attended sessions are less of a thing these days and in some ways, as someone who mixes and masters albums, it’s actually probably the shorter route to getting the best sounding mixes/masters. To avoid Read more…
I’ve always liked being an early riser. As a teen I was often in bed by 9pm while my younger siblings stayed up. These days I usually get to bed a little after 10pm and get up at 5am throughout the week. Despite feeling a little groggy when I first Read more…
Once upon a time, there were two bricklayers working side by side at a construction site. A boy who was passing by approached them and asked what they were doing. The first bricklayer replied, “I’m laying bricks. It’s hard work, but it pays the bills.” The second bricklayer answered, “I’m Read more…
I was having a chat with a young songwriter recently. She was telling me about her song writing process. She described how she loves the songs she writes where she’s really inspired and feels they are well crafted. She also shared that there are other songs she’s written that feel Read more…