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Creature Feature: The Brilliant And The Monstrous
Some musicians are so brilliant, so sharp and precise, that not only do they perform, they stun. Their talent is over-the-top, perfection incarnate. People search for the reasons: a deal with the devil, a curse, something beyond flesh and bone. Image Created by Dalle History lionizes these figures. Contemporaries acknowledge them as rule breakers. They bend…
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Artistic Essence: Nurturing And Preserving Creativity
In this post, ‘Artistic Essence: Nurturing and Preserving Creativity,’ we journey into the heart of being an artist. Your creativity is your unique essence. How do we protect and nourish the very core of our artistry? We’ve talked about how artistic genius isn’t just born; it’s grown. Now, we’re focusing on how to care for…
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Empowerment: Shattering The Natural Talent Fallacy
In the quest for greatness, we often find ourselves at a crossroads: believing in the allure of innate genius or facing the reality of hard-earned talent. “Empowerment: Shattering the Natural Talent Fallacy” peels back the layers of this long-held myth, revealing a truth that’s both liberating and challenging. We live in a world where the…
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The Mosaic of Personal Passion
Welcome to the intricate tapestry of your life. It is your heart and soul, the intimate journey of artistic creation. “The Mosaic of Personal Passion” sojourns into what it means to live and breathe as an artist. Here, we’ll reveal the layers of creativity, revealing just how personal we take all of this. Not just…
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The Power of Artistic Faith
In art, faith is not just a spiritual concept; it’s the backbone of creativity. “The Power of Artistic Faith” delves into this invisible yet potent force that drives artists through the ebb and flow of their creative journeys. This post explores how belief in oneself, one’s vision, and the artistic process can shape an artist’s…
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A Call To Action
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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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Gratitude
I have spoken to many people who have great levels of success and one of the most predominate statements they make is of gratitude. They have appreciation for what they have, not necessarily dependent on monetary gain. Also, they speak of the path they have followed, the people in their lives and the circumstances they…
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Criticism And Haters
We all deal with it. Our art is very personal; it is an expression of the depths of our being. Criticism from others has torn me to shreds. Likewise, it has created feelings of inadequacy and anger. Someone else’s disapproval of my abilities impacts my self worth. Judging involves having an opinion on something, pointing…
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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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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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Mental Latency
Often times I draw a blank while talking. The pause in thought process seems excruciating, including some mild embarrassment. This tendency is annoying. I am a highly intelligent human, or at least I would like to think so. My good friend Jerry explained this phenomenon. Short-Timers Short timers is a progressive mental state that blocks…
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Attitude And Belief
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Vision
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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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Opportunity
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 26
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The Compelling Reasons
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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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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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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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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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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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In Process
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 19
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These Boots Were Made For Walking
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 18
Steve Smith, Percussionist, Music Professional, Engineer, Producer and Author, Shares his Musical Expertise https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bryan-s-dehart/episodes/Mackncheeze-Music-Podcast–18-Steve-Smith-of-the-Seattle-Drum-School-enhv1b Is there any way we can help you? Thank You for reading. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 17
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This Tool Ain’t Getting Any Sharper
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 16
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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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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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Seven Examples Of Counting The Cost
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #13: Sean Farchild
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Mackncheeze Podcast # 12
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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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Fat Fingers
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Mackncheeze Podcast # 9
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 7
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast 6
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Seven Considerations For Working With A Band
Is there respect? Am I receiving the accreditation I deserve? Is there reciprocation? Level of commitment? What are the goals? Is the band a social club, which is fine, if that’s the definition of the band. Does it match my expectations? Environment. Do you feel comfortable? Are you welcome or are you a door mat?…
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Goals
My absolute, top priority is to become a better player. Honestly, I believe I require practice four hours per day to actually achieve needed results. I know this is true; when I can consistently commit time day in, day out, week in, week out, I rise above plateaus and keep pressing on. I have spent…
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Embarrassment
We all have been there. Forgetting our vocal line, missing the cue, blowing the arrangement; one domino falls over and the entire band goes with it. As uncomfortable as it can be, revealing our disappointment on stage, telling the audience how badly its been blown with body language and comments to one another, should never…
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Mackncheeze Podcast Episode 4
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Brain Damaged
