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Influences and Mentorship

A mentor is someone who instills a success oriented mentality in somebody else. Steve Jobs was Mark Zuckerberg’s mentor. Oprah Winfrey’s – poet and author, Maya Angelou. Woody Guthrie mentored Bob Dylan. American actress, dancer and singer, Chita Rivera was mentored by her former teacher, Doris Jones. And the list goes on The concept of…
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Mackncheeze Music Chicken Recipe

Poulet du Collins Low and slow, that’s my secret. Gourmet is always best. I hate Bad Food. When I cook, I need the ability to walk away and focus on something else. Writing, or practicing, or recording, all super important. Lack of time is a huge consideration. Life and creativity are pushing and pulling; the…
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Art As A Process

Life brings enormous challenges, some which might represent the distance between how things are and how we would like them to be. By implementing process I have learned to attain my goals. Putting aside distractions allows follow through. I work to accomplish daily objectives. We can take measures that help develop our attributes and capacities,…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #32 Featuring Randy Sage

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 32: Featuring Randy Sage – Film Producer

Film Producer, Screen Writer, Director, Photographer, Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer. Randy shares his experiences as a song writer and musician, his journey in film making, and the passion that drives his creativity. Randy Sage Films Randy Sage Photography and Film Bryan at Mackncheeze Mackncheeze Music
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Happiness

What Is Your Source of Joy? When your head is cast in bronze, is that when you will finally be happy? There is a difference between happiness and contentedness. Happy is a feeling, or a showing of pleasure, or of contentment. Contentment is a state of happiness and/or satisfaction. You don’t need to have the…
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Mackncheeze Music Video Podcast #12: Featuring Todd Ainsworth

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The Right Questions

How Do I Know Who I Am? Are you searching for your identity? Curiosity is the key to understanding yourself. Asking questions leads to answers which in turn leads to more questions. The more specific the question, the more specific the answer, at least that’s the hope. The right questions lead to the right answers.…
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Mackncheeze Podcast #31: Featuring Erik Owen, Proprietor of Gig Harbor Audio

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 31

Featuring Erik Owen Owner of Gig Harbor Audio Eric Owen kicked off Gig Harbor Audio back in 2012, fueled by nothing more complicated than a flat-out obsession with great sound. What began as his hunt for perfect tone and vintage gear turned into a full-blown audio sanctuary in downtown Gig Harbor. These days, he’s not…
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Inspiration

Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts The Greeks considered the Muses, the daughters of Zeus, goddesses of creativity. They were the source of inspiration for multiple artistic undertakings. Is inspiration of divine nature, of mystical origin? I have learned that creating motion, capturing and utilizing process can enhance creativity. Creative inventiveness can be sourced from ideas which…
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Spirituality

I think most all of us consider ourselves decent by nature. If we are suffering, it is only natural to seek a reason for that experience. Victor Frankl addresses this in his book “Man’s Search For Meaning”. How do we connect to our environment? Why do circumstances happen the way they do? What is the…
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Mackncheeze Music Video Podcast # 10

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Balance

I’ve heard of this concept called work/life balance. A friend of mine told me his employer taught the concept at an employee work shop. Turns out the job still required a maximum amount of commitment from the employees with little commitment from the employer. So much for balance, as long as the employer gets the…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #30

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 30: Featuring Christophe Bourdoiseau

Bassist, Educator, Songwriter. In Podcast 30, Bryan and Chris discuss bands, basses and utilizing what you have in recording. Podcast tracks are are originals songs Chris and friends recorded with stellar results. #christophebourdoiseau #bassbearfans #mackncheeze #mackncheezemusic Bass Bear Fans Mackncheeze Mackncheeze Music Podcasts
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Challenges And Frustration

Frustration It’s part of the deal. Sometimes there is just nothing we can do about it. Situations will arise which are completely beyond control. How we react to the challenge is what sets us apart. There are “tragedies” which happen everyday – I loose my wallet, misplace my keys, the cat refuses to come in,…
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What Is Imposter Syndrome?

So this morning, I’m listening to one of my favorite podcasts, and the podcast host starts talking about Imposter Syndrome. I’m, like, what is he talking about? I had never heard the term. I Had No Idea Evidently, Impostor Syndrome is a thought process where a person seconds guesses and may not even believe their abilities,…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #29

Featuring Carrie Akre of Carrie Akre Creative Intuitive Life Coach, Mentor, Educator, Singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Producer, Global Touring Artist Co-Founder of Hammerbox, Goodness and The Rockfords Carrie’s latest release – Passage https://www.facebook.com/groups/carrieakrecreative/ Can we help you?
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #29: Featuring Carrie Akre

Carrie Akre – Owner of Carrie Akre Creative. Intuitive Life Coach, Mentor, Educator, Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer and Global Touring Artist. Co-founder of Hammerbox, Goodness and The Rockfords. Check out Carrie’s latest release – Passage. Carrie Akre Carrie Akre Creative Passage Bryan at Mackncheeze Mackncheeze
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Attitude And Belief

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #28

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Vision

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #28: Featuring Adam Puchalski

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The Why

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Who Are The Experts?

Yeah, Sure, I’m an expert. Just ask me. Proof Of Expertise Correcting the mistakes others validates my self-belief. You know what I have found: it’s easy to be critical when someone is not around. An Analogy I have encountered major blunders when correcting the work of others. My favorite mistake is the over use of…
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Mack-n-Cheeze Music Podcast # 27

Featuring Mickey LaRosa Film Curator, Writer, Former Film maker, Master of Arts, Editor in Chief MLR Movie and Live Music Reviews Mickey Shares his insights and Influences in the Film Industry. A fascinating conversation regarding the craft of film making. Can we help you? Thank you for following. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 27: Featuring Mickey La Rosa

Film Curator, Writer, Former Film Maker, Master of Arts, Editor in Chief of MLR Movie and Live Music Reviews. A fascinating conversation regarding the craft of film making. #mickeylarosa #mlrmovieandlivemusicreviews #mackncheeze #mackncheezemusicblogs MLR – Movie and Live Music Reviews Mackncheeze Music Bryan at Mackncheeze
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Opportunity

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Haters and Critics

Art’s subjectivity is highly personal, and what resonates with one person may not necessarily resonate with another. Different individuals have different tastes, preferences, and perspectives. It’s essential to recognize that there will be critics and haters passing judgment on your work. Not everyone will appreciate or connect with you, and that’s okay. Photograph Courtesy of…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 26

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 26: Featuring Dylan Hughes

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Passion

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The Compelling Reasons

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 25

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 25: Featuring William Kenower

William Kenower – Author, Lecturer, Coach, Host of The Podcast Author2Author, Editor in Chief of Author Magazine. Bill shares his insight in to The Creative Process focusing primarily on writing. #williamkenower #Author2Author #mackncheezeMusic #bryanatmackncheeze William Kenower Facebook.com/Bill.Kenower Mackncheeze Music Blog Mackncheeze Music
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Yelling At My Devices

Way To Start The Day Yelling At My devices Sometimes my mornings are spent yelling at my devices. It’s kind of like a ritual. First thing in the morning, my Mac or Mac Book Pro, the internet, my iPhone or iPad, something will be amiss. My iCloud will not transfer files properly. Comcast emails will…
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Perspective

What is an outlook? A life view point? What id your perspective? Is it a specific vantage toward or way of seeing things? Is it a capacity to interpret comparative importance of something or its true relation? An attitude toward or a way of regarding something? I truly believe we desire an understanding of what…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 24

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 24: Featuring Arami Walker

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Folksy Wisdom

Wisdom Where there is a will there is a way. Sometimes I’m just operating on pure faith. Build it and they will come. A wise Chinese person said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. I’ve got great expectations. The only thing I can…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 23

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 23: Featuring Robert Brewer

Robert Brewer, aka D.J. Forrest Gump. Rob shares his extensive experience in the Music Industry. From working in Radio Stations, Concert and Artist Promotion, with Record Labels, to performing as Lead Vocalist and D. J. Robert Brewer Mackncheeze Music Mackncheeze Music Blog #robertbrewer #djforrestgump #mackncheezemusicblog #bryanatmackncheeze
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Discipline and Perseverance

Most of us have average intelligence and mind sets. Discipline and perseverance can allow us to reap the full capacity of our brains. Some Thoughts “He who lives without discipline dies without honor.” An Icelandic Proverb “Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.” Thucydides “The first and…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 22

Chris C. D. Littlefield Producer, Bandleader, Composer, Educator, National Touring Artist Chris shares his observations of Seattle Music History, Influences and Recording Techniques https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bryan-s-dehart/episodes/Mackncheeze-Music-Podcast-22-Featuring-Chris-Littlefield-eouknk Chris “CD” Littlefield is a Seattle-based music educator, trumpeter, and producer with over 15 years at the Seattle Drum School of Music, where he teaches trumpet, trombone, and digital music production…
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Music As History

Looking into music as history allows me to see the past, encountering persons, places and timeline; these things help me to develop a better understanding of where I have come from, present circumstances, my future destination. History impels me to consider matters which reveal the challenges of great artists, their successes and flat out grit.…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast# 22: Featuring Chris Littlefield

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Brewing Is Art

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Success

Seven Considerations of Success, Maybe More Do we say to ourselves, “I’m gonna bust ass and become a success?” If we love what we’re doing, if we’re passionate, does it matter how far we go? Sometimes, just getting that one cut which you have been struggling with will make your day and build confidence. Success…
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Mack-n-Cheeze Music Podcast # 21

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Vision

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 21: Featuring Ed Maloney, Music Promoter, Producer and Former Owner of Seattle’s Highway 99 Blues Club

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 20

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 20: Featuring Blues Artist, Darnell Scott

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The Genius Factor

Genius is an absolutely important component of creativity; not necessarily an Einsteinian genius. Most of us are not revolutionizing scientific theory. How about actionable design which translates to a ton of effort and process. Some folks are great song writers. I realize that the process can be perfected by constantly composing. I have one friend…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 19

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Mackncheeze Podcast # 19: Featuring Danny Godinez

Danny shares insight into his musical background, guitar skill and songwriting process. Currently playing with Seattle’s The New Triumph, Michael Shreve’s Spellbinder and Good Intentions. Danny is also a resident instructor at The Seattle Drum School. #dannygodinez #seattledrumschool #mackncheezemusic DannyGodinez.com The Seattle Drum School MackncheezeMusic.blog Mackncheeze Music
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These Boots Were Made For Walking

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 18: Steve Smith of the Seattle Drum School

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Perspective Is A Super Power

What if I could just go back and do it over? The age old concept of being smarter at a younger age. I guess that brings up being regretful for previous actions and decisions. Some of the undertakings and determinations I have made require contriteness. Feelings of guilt and self recrimination have literally haunted my…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 17

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast# 17: Featuring Daniel Haff of Crooked Label Brewing

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This Tool Ain’t Getting Any Sharper

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 16

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 16: Featuring Adam Puchalski of Wind Studios

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How To Herd Cats

This Is A Bit Of A Stretch… Definition Of A Cat: Evidently Cab Calloway coined the term in the 30’s. Back in 1938, he published Cab Calloway’s Cat-ologue: A “Hepster’s” Dictionary. Wikipedia has a great page on the origins of Jive; vastly entertaining. A “Cat” could have been a jazz musician in a New Orleans whore…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 15

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 15 featuring Sarah Pinzon

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Motivation

Actually, that was my entire reason for getting involved in music, oh, and besides the fact that music constantly runs through my head. I think I was hoping for side benefits. Those benefits did materialize, whether that is a good thing was decided later. Defining success: confidence, proficiency, articulation, enjoyment. Those are underlying factors in…
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M.O.B. Studios’ Evan Kolpak

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 14: Evan Kolpak

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Seven Examples Of Counting The Cost

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #13: Sean Farchild

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast 13: An Interview with Sean Fairchild, Bassist, Singer, Song Writer, Producer

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Freedom

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Mackncheeze Podcast # 12

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 12: with Todd Ainsworth cofounder of Seattle Country Band, Hartwood

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K.I.S.S.

Keep It Simple Stupid I first learned of the K.I.S.S. concept in college jazz lab band. The professor, a horn player by the name of Bart, introduced the notion to soloists. I loved Bart; he was awesome. Evidently there are two ways to interpret K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Stupid, or, Keep It Simple, Stupid. I…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast 11

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 11 : Interview with Dan Manier and Sean Hudson of Seattle Band Knuckles

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Fat Fingers

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 10:

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #10: EQ and Panning







