As hundreds of electronic audio equipment manufacturers and music merchants meet from all over the world this weekend at the NAMM show 2015, many of us are getting excited about the newest of the new and waiting with baited breath to see what manufacturers will soon be shipping all over the world into the homes, studios and bedrooms of countless music lovers.

Continue reading “The Conversation Nobody in the DJ Industry Seems to be Having”

The world has gone crazy! I know it has because I see it whenever I look at the rectangular object in the corner (not that I own one).

That little box of illusions is tempting you with fame and fortune, all the while trying to sell you an image of someone you don’t even know you want to be.

Society has made us believe that those who appear on that screen are the only successful ones.  We are shown the red carpet, the shiny lights, the money, the fame, the girls (and guys) and it’s all presented as something you must have! Continue reading “What makes a Successful DJ”

In this video Amanda Palmer tells the story of how she travelled the rocky road of the music industry. She explains her history and offers up a great model of how we can interact with others in order to develop a life rich with experiences and connections.

I feel that she offers great advice for anyone wanting to make something of themselves in the music industry. Continue reading “Art of Asking – Making a Living from Music”

http://www.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/0_txhn6bpa/uiconf_id/8700151 A Hula Hoop and a Go Pro Camera met at burning man! No need for words – simply watch! Continue reading I’m Coming Back as a Hula-Hoop