“Fall With You” (Live) Performance Video
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.
Music Industry
What I’ve learned and am learning as a career artist and songwriter in Nashville.
How a Song Ends Up on a TV Show
After the Ricky Gervais tweet about my song being in After Life, my friend Mark asked how stuff like that happens. So with his permission, I’m going to post our email exchange, in case any of you have similar questions. Mark: So, if you’ll oblige me, did they pick that song at random and just tell …
Paul Anka on The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
I was inspired by this interview. Paul Anka (he wrote “I Did It My Way” among countless other hits) is 80 years-old, still writing and releasing records. His love for music and life is contagious.
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What My Kids Think of My Music
“Dad, are you famous?” Silas, my eight-year-old, asked me the other day. “No, not really,” I replied. He was a little disappointed. Maybe even felt sorry for me. Because he then said
How to Sing in Tune with Stage Fright
The audience is staring at you, waiting for your first note. You’ve got people to impress. A reputation to uphold. You’ve also got nerves so bad you wish you’d borrowed one of Grandpa’s diapers. I thought after years of singing in front of people I wouldn’t get nervous anymore. Unfortunately, that never happened. But I …
The Most Important Aspect of a Song
What is the most important aspect of a song? I asked my friend this question. The reason I asked him is because he’s a multi-award winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer. If anybody has any authority on the matter, it’s him. You want to know what he said? Before I tell you, here’s a clue.