This has been an interesting election, so I watched this week's Presidential Debate with great interest, especially since it was held just a couple of blocks from where I live and work. The "town hall" format featured questions from apparently...

When I'm working, I usually have music playing in the background. Today a band called Jellyfish came on, which got me thinking about the songwriting and recording process. We're at a time in the music business where it is very...

If you've been following me for a while, you've probably read my book, "How I Make $100,000/year in the Music Business (Without a Record Label, Manager, or Booking Agent)." If not, I suggest trying to find a copy. It's out...

NOTE: This is an important post and it's in your best interest to spend the next 5-6 minutes and read every line of it. It's about how most musicians are broke and why it doesn't have to be that way...

It’s like a job interview, but so much more. A band member isn’t just doing a job—they are joining your creative family. You want to be sure of their technical ability, and you also want to be sure they will...

Just got back last night from a few days in Los Angeles... Whenever I travel, not just to LA, I've noticed that more and more people simply don't have time for anything or anyone, which they perceive to be outside...

The Oak Ridge Boys are auctioning a house concert on eBay. Winner gets a private New Year's Eve performance and party favors for up to 200 guests. Where will it take place? The eBay posting says, "it can be in...

At its close today, the Dow Jones had lost 504 points — 4.4% — and the S&P 500 had plummeted 59 points — 4.7%. US investment bank Lehman Brothers has collapsed. Gas is going for as much as $5/gallon...if you...

Derek Sivers just posted this great video of a speech he did for a bunch of new students at Berklee School of Music. As somebody with a degree in music myself, I've often thought about how my life would have...

If you're comfortable putting your political views out in the public, this is a great time to release a video which makes a political statement. For example... Or this one...