Welcome to the very first episode of "Inside These Walls". Check out the second video below, which explains what I am doing in this series. Please join me on this wonderful journey exploring the beauty of music. Enjoy the video and follow the blog here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhFx492Dw7k Intro to "Inside These Walls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRxleJVBW8 Airplai band on…Read more Writing songs with the looper pedal?
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There are a number of ways to find motivation when you are essentially your own boss. A great way I have found is to make deadlines, because otherwise things will drag on forever. Knowing when to stop and say, "Yes! It's complete" is one of the hardest things for most creative people. Here we have…Read more Let’s find out what happens ‘Inside These Walls’.
Where do you find inspiration? Leave your answer in the comments!
Most people get inspired in some way, shape or form throughout their lives. It's an amazing feeling, it's as if you have a sense of purpose, it's like you were built for this! Honestly it is very difficult to write a song without some kind of inspiration. Can I define what inspiration is? Maybe not.…Read more Where do you find inspiration? Leave your answer in the comments!
What is the key to success?
Often times the hardest tasks require the simplest solutions. What is the key to success? Being successful is quite possibly the hardest thing to achieve in this life and often the most fulfilling. Whatever we want, it could be a relationship, promotion, writing music or inventing a new gadget, they all have one thing in…Read more What is the key to success?
How did Airplai band start?
Several years ago I started touring with a reggae band from Jamaica, I won't state their name here, so as to protect the innocent... hahaha! I performed with them for about two years. After which the band leader fired me! I know it sounds like a sad story, but it gets better. Flash back a…Read more How did Airplai band start?
Cruise Tour Winter 2017 – Airplai Band
It's almost time to hit the road again. This winter the Airplai Band will be in the Caribbean... Yay! I met Monica at a Summer Festival in London, Ontario this year, 2017. Soon after she paid me a visit at the Airplai Studio where we did a bit of musical experimentation (a.k.a. jamming). With Monica's…Read more Cruise Tour Winter 2017 – Airplai Band
Game Changing Gear Volume 1
It is truly amazing that a piece of wood and metal could evoke such different emotional responses. It's quite a humbling experience to be able to participate in an activity that makes people happy. Welcome to volume one of "Game Changing Gear". The gear is a major part of my sound and how effectively it…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 1
Cruise Tour 2017 – Cabin Jamz no.1
Performing for thousands of people around this world on this Cruise Tour is quite a humbling experience. So many different cultures and languages, yet they are able to experience the music in such beautiful harmony. Being able to touch so many live with this amazing gift is truly amazing. I decided to to share a…Read more Cruise Tour 2017 – Cabin Jamz no.1
You either win or you learn to win!
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!
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.
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