Life After Pop Songwriting
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Life After Pop Songwriting

The other day my friend Brad told me he gets exhausted from just READING my blogs. He said he worked for so many years and when he stopped having fun he stopped working. I hear that. It’s just that I’m still having fun. 🐠

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Used To Be Young
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Used To Be Young

I love Miley’s low range. Her dirty gravelly tone. I love that she doesn’t have to incorporate melisma-for-days to prove she’s a diva. I love that she’s an artist who’s comfortable with mistakes, vulnerability and growth. Selfishly, I hope she keeps on growing. 

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New Rules
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New Rules

If you were a pre-digital songwriter you’ve been navigating a whole new terrain. If you’re still operating under Old Rules (as I catch myself doing on many occasion), you may be wondering why the plumbing isn’t working the way it used to. 

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Confessions.