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!
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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”
Be your best!
As I continue on this journey of completing five albums, I have noticed that the more I write the easier it gets. Some songs are terrible, but the great thing about consistently writing is that I am able to find a gem in the midst of the crap... LOL. My advise from all of this…Read more Be your best!
Success comes to those who complete tasks
The moment I decided to become and a musician was the the day I took on a great challenge. Practicing for several hours, performing and traveling the world are just a few of the things I do to move forward in my music career. Exercising, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, spending quality time with my…Read more Success comes to those who complete tasks
Donald Waugh 