I’m always conflicted about adding banjo to a recording because it’s such a specific and recognizable sound. Nobody hears a banjo and thinks, My goodness, what is that instrument? But I think the sound works in “The Kindness of Strangers.” It helps keep the song lighter. I bought this banjo in Fargo, North Dakota. I […]
I typed in the word “kindness” and then listened to a bunch of songs with the word “kind” or “kindness” in them. This is a playlist of the ones I liked best. Be warned, it will put you in a positive mood and a general love for humanity. Love, Aaron LISTEN:YouTube (or below on this
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Let’s say you order a t-shirt from me. What do you think happens next? Wonder no more, I’m going to show you in this video below. Looking for a gift? Check out the Merch page here. Love,Aaron
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My answer is in this throwback Thursday video clip circa 2013. Starting to write songs was one thing; sharing them was a whole different thing!
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Even after writing hundreds and hundreds of songs, it still happens every time. Here’s the scenario: I’ve just finished a song. I attach it to an email and compose a message to my publisher. But before I hit “send” I pause. I question the song. Is it good enough? Is it even worth their time?
Guitar players, this is a very simple finger-picking song. Just three chords. Learn how to play it in this video.
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If you like to watch people play and sing, this is a video of me doing that. Do I play and sing perfectly? No. Do I perform the song just like the studio version? Not really, but you might like it.
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Francis Coppola, the great movie writer and director, was reportedly heard telling a group of students that he likes to write early in the morning before anyone has hurt his feelings. Think about that for a second. There is so much truth in that one little tip that I’ve tried to abide by it since
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I’m humbly taking your suggestions for video content. While I ramble on in this video below, please enjoy a little tour of my studio in East Nashville. What types of videos would you like to see? Leave a comment on YouTube or email me.
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