I have been on 'Beast Mode' for the past few years and it has been a blast. Learning from your mistakes will always give you that extra boost you need to win. It's certainly not easy to be in this state of mind, it takes a lot of work and a lot of daily 'Humble…Read more You either win or you learn to win!
Inspiration
Love yourself… Then love others!
Throughout my years on this earth I have learnt one valuable lesson; love yourself! You may not realize this but self love is the most important love of all. I believe if you do not love yourself it will be impossible to develop the skills of loving someone else. It took me several years and…Read more Love yourself… Then love others!
Finding inspiration everyday!
Is it possible to be inspired everyday of your life? Most people get bursts of inspiration every now and again. I find that since I have quit my 9 to 5 job, I have more frequent experiences of inspiration. Being inspired really makes the work load a lot lighter and generally brings joy and happiness…Read more Finding inspiration everyday!
Run and Tell Yuh Mamma!
On day three of Summer NAMM 2017, I was hanging out at the Phil Jones Bass booth and was trying out a few of their new products for 2017. I was inspired at Winter NAMM 2017 to write a tune called “Run and Tell Yuh Mamma". In this video I am playing an instrumental version…Read more Run and Tell Yuh Mamma!
Beatbox Drums @ Summer NAMM 2017
We met Matthew, Beatbox CEO/Founder/Creator, last year at Summer NAMM 2016 and from day one we were impressed. Mat brings out the best in people because of his positive, optimistic and just all around happy demeanor. The Beatbox Drums are designed with travel in mind, based on the fact that it’s a box that transforms…Read more Beatbox Drums @ Summer NAMM 2017
Playing on Gold Strings… Wow!
Today we visited Optima Strings, a German company. The folks there were incredibly nice. They allowed me to re-string my Cunningham RLJS7 bass with there Optima™ Unique Studio Gold Strings. These strings are wound with 24 carat gold. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I decided to have an open mind and try…Read more Playing on Gold Strings… Wow!
The Wing Instruments Booth @ Summer NAMM 2017
Day one of Summer NAMM 2017 has been quite eventful. The day started at 8am with the breakfast session, where we had breakfast and heard an amazing presentation on how to create a more effective online business model. We then went directly to the Wing Instruments booth to see Andy Brown and Chris Stambaugh, and…Read more The Wing Instruments Booth @ Summer NAMM 2017
The journey to Summer NAMM
We are all packed and ready for our journey to Summer NAMM 2017 Nashville, Tennessee. Last year 2016 was my first experience of the NAMM show and boy I was nervous. I did not know what to expect going through those doors. Let us go back a bit to how I got the opportunity in…Read more The journey to Summer NAMM
Be grateful for what you have.
I sometimes find myself complaining about very minor things and sometimes get down about them too. But then I remind myself to be grateful for what I have because the more time I spend being grateful, the more uplifted I become. Often the things that get us down are things from the past or a…Read more Be grateful for what you have.
Do not listen to the “Ney Sayers”
Throughout my career, I have been told one way or another that I cannot or should not do things. I was told I shouldn’t play multiple instruments, but to focus on only one. I was told I cannot sing and should give my songs to someone who can. Many times in life people will tell…Read more Do not listen to the “Ney Sayers”
Donald Waugh 