Passion vs. Talent

INSTINCT, GUT FEELING, HUNCH

In day’s world most people have lost touch with their instincts or if they still hear that internal voice motivating and guiding them they find a million ways to deny its value. That’s unfortunate because…

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“DON’T EVER CHANGE” … WRONG!!!

The worst advice ever shared is, “Don’t ever change. You are prefect as you are”.  Yea, I’m old but so will you be someday. BUT I’m still professionally relevant and have more work than I…

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You Need Us…We Need You!

Before I begin this week’s writing I want to extend my deepest condolences to Jeff Beck’s family, friends and dedicated fans. This week the music industry lost one of its’ most talented and innovative musicians.…

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DO YOU. DON’T DO ME.

What’s right for me may not be right for you. This may very well be one of the most confusing writings I’ve done to date. Why? Because for the longest time I have been telling…

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You Never Know Until You Ask

I’ve been at my career (life) for a long ass time. I’ve had some really amazing moments along the way.  I’ve learned a ton. I developed an insane network of incredible people. At this point in…

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My Allegiance is Always to the Project

Regardless of the project or what everyone else thinks of the project, I always try and bring my best. I approach the project with all my acquired skills and talents. Well… “Hurrah for me” haha. Not so…

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Will the Real Storyteller Please Stand Up

Lights, Camera, Action… Is that all it takes to bring a story to life? Some lights, a camera and go for it? As all of you in the biz know, that’s not even close to…

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Nerves Lead to Success

Them: “When will I stop being nervous at the start of a gig?” Me: “NEVER!!  And that’s a good thing.”   Anatomy of pre show nerves  When I started writing this post I was also in the…

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Capturing 9/11 Historically

TOO LONG FOR A POST …BUT WORTH YOUR TIME With the passing of yet another 911 anniversary I am always drawn to the day and the flood of emotions it created. For all of us…

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Screw Up and Learn…Bravo!

“That’s it for me! I screwed that up BIG TIME!!” When you’re in the midst of a crisis, whether it’s a job that didn’t work out, a gig you screwed up, or even something you…

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