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Making a Beat in Ableton Live

In this session, I’m building a brand new track from scratch in Ableton Live and experimenting with locking drum grooves to guitar tone and rhythm. This isn’t a tutorial or a polished studio breakdown — it’s more like sitting on the couch while I work through ideas in real time. We go through sound selection,…
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8 a.m. at home…
Every now and then I’m reminded of my own mortality. I’m becoming more and more aware that I’m getting older, and that I can’t bounce back like I used to. One late night bender costs way more than it did in my twenties, and all those drinks have consequences. A few doctors visits later I’m…
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Just show up…

I hope everyone’s New Year is going well. I hope you’re sticking to your habits. I’ve been trying to stick to mine too, and I’ve been taking a slightly different route. I’ve completed my annual wellness checkup, got some blood work done, and handled some things I’d been putting off. Now, I’m not really used…
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Finish the Song, Not the Fantasy

Recently, I’ve found my way back into making music, but this time, with a completely different mindset. I’m no longer creating in a rush. I’m creating with completion as the goal. As artists, we’re notorious for getting stuck in the middle. We start a song, then jump to another idea. We write lyrics, hate them,…
