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    Remembering that its not about us || Horizon 'Overture'
    Dave
    • 2 days ago
    • 3 min

    Remembering 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...
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    Don't wait for inspiration
    Dave
    • Jun 14
    • 1 min

    Don't wait for inspiration

    When I was teaching at BSU, I would often have a similar conversation with several of my composition students. They would tell me that...
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    These are the days
    Dave
    • Jun 13
    • 1 min

    These are the days

    Sometimes 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...
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    Embracing the Beginner Mentality
    Dave
    • Jun 3
    • 2 min

    Embracing the Beginner Mentality

    When 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...
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    It's a leap of faith
    Dave
    • Jun 2
    • 2 min

    It's a leap of faith

    Dealing with Unknowns is a tricky thing. Comfort and consistency are the opposites of dealing with the unknown. Often times it is our own...
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    It's been a minute....
    Dave
    • Jun 1
    • 2 min

    It'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...
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    Nintendo and the Art of Failing
    Dave
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 6 min

    Nintendo and the Art of Failing

    Most 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...
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    I got picked
    Dave
    • Aug 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    I got picked

    One 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...
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    Just getting started is the hardest part
    Dave
    • Aug 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Just getting started is the hardest part

    Learning 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...
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