Dave2 days ago3 minRemembering that its not about us || Horizon 'Overture'A couple of months ago, I got an email from a saxophonist through my website. She was asking if I still sold a saxophone quartet I had...
DaveJun 141 minDon't wait for inspirationWhen I was teaching at BSU, I would often have a similar conversation with several of my composition students. They would tell me that...
DaveJun 131 minThese are the daysSometimes I look back at the things I got to do at UNCSA or Boco and think, 'Man, those were the days'. I loved getting to work with the...
DaveJun 32 minEmbracing the Beginner MentalityWhen is the last time that you were a beginner in something? Could be anything, a new game you are playing, a new hobby that you've...
DaveJun 22 minIt's a leap of faithDealing with Unknowns is a tricky thing. Comfort and consistency are the opposites of dealing with the unknown. Often times it is our own...
DaveJun 12 minIt's been a minute....Have you ever stepped back into doing something that you used to do? Especially after a long period of time? Isn't it funny how something...
DaveAug 10, 20216 minNintendo and the Art of FailingMost people will be shocked to learn that Nintendo has been around for more than 100 years. In fact, a lot longer than 100 years, even...
DaveAug 6, 20212 minI got pickedOne of my absolute favorite shows that I listen to is Akimbo by Seth Godin. I love the format, and I love listening to his ideas, he is...
DaveAug 3, 20211 minJust getting started is the hardest partLearning to be a beginner is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. More than half the battle is just taking the time to sit down...