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Do you know the thrill of unboxing a brand-new piece of audio gear? The smell of fresh plastic, the satisfying rustle of packaging, the gleam of new and untried dials? Ah yes, welcome to the high of gear addiction…

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Photograph Compliments of Marcela Laskoski Time is the ultimate foundation upon which all our work rests. It reigns supreme, permeating every aspect of our existence. We spend countless hours dedicated to creating and performing music. Then there are the…

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Photograph Compliments of Etienne Girardet What is the benchmark of talent? What determines artistic ability?A person may ask themselves – am I talented enough? The answer is another question – for what? Talent And The Human Species We all…

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A Mackncheeze Music Video Tell Me No Lies was co-written by Amy Turner and Adam Puchalski. This is part of an going series of Mackncheeze Music Videos. It is my extreme pleasure to work with the amazing Amy Turner…

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Pride has many shapes and sizes. Our egos have the strength and power to sustain the momentum needed to achieve goals. What is this force that drives us? Is it self-fulfillment? Are you looking to prove yourself by a…

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Photograph Compliments of Alexandra Nicolae Music is everywhere. What is the relation of music and the sublime? The Definition Of Sublime The dictionary definition of the sublime embraces the attributes of excellence, grandeur, or beauty; these concepts inspire great…

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Photograph Compliments of Evgeniya Litovchenko Are you looking for something beautiful? Why is it our spirit seeks beauty? The Human Desire For Beauty There is a vacuum in each one of our souls. For some, it is a…

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Have you considered why you like the music you do? Do you know your musical influences? How are your memories associated with your taste in music? Where did your preferences originate.

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Photograph Compliments Of Rhoda Alex Humans are great at being wrong, whether we admit it to ourselves or not, blind to our blindness. Whether right or wrong, our convictions, and belief in our self-perceived correctness carries us daily…

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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #34 Action Buddie was a considerable part of the Seattle Music scene in the 1990s and early 2000s. The band has reformed and will appear at the Central Saloon on Friday, October 21st.   Action Buddie…

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Action Buddie was a considerable part of the Seattle Music scene in the 1990s and early 2000s. The impetus for Action Buddie’s reforming originated from David Portnow, owner of Pig Records. Having produced over 500 albums, one of…

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Let’s break down ability and confidence. Photograph Compliments Of Alena Jarret Ability Let’s define ability: Ability represents capability and capacity. There is power, command, and proficiency in your physical and mental energies implementing authority over your instrument. Your…

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As a creative, your ideas of the plausible are what have sustained you. Photograph Compliments of Jacob Bentziger Creativity and Ideas Of The Plausible Do you want to devise something genuinely new? The adage that anything is possible…

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The art of self-sabotage materializes when we act in counter-productive ways that interfere with achieving our goals. This can become a skill. Photograph Compliments of Noah Buscher Self-Sabotage Defined Self-sabotage is a pretty heavy subject. People can destroy…

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Creativity is an act, or many acts, of rebellion. Here’s why: Photograph Compliments of Jakayla Toney Evolution As An Act Of Rebellion Evolutionary Biologists debate life’s origins; no one knows how life came to exist. There is the…

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Photograph Courtesy Of Jason Leung I am assuming you are a goal-oriented person. If you are like me, you are paying with the currency of unhappiness until the day you reach that perfect spot in life, where everything…

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While you are crawling to the water well, don’t give your obstacles too much power. What Is The Water Well I love this analogy: the water well is the source of my creative power. Not only do I…

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o you understand how the wheel of fortune spins? Remember, each set of circumstances is particular to that situation. The variables you encounter may be different from those of someone else.

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What is mental fortitude? Fortitude is considered a virtue by many. Resoluteness through challenges and chasing vision is part of fortitude’s defining characteristics. This blog is all about the pursuit of creativity; this is how I present fortitude…

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How can we boost our artistic productivity and develop creative insight? I am constantly dealing with this challenge. There is a long list of projects in the docket. Even though I am not the most renowned of artists…