This episode is a little different. It’s not what happens in life, it’s how you choose to respond. Enjoy.

Seth Williams is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Missouri, based in Columbia, MO. Seth and I first met in the University of Miami Drumline, and proceeded to share the drum chair in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball bands, as well as each serving terms as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia chapter president. Along … Continue reading #13 – Seth Williams: Push Your Ego Aside →

Todd “Toddzilla” Austin is a musician, songwriter, bandleader and guitar expert based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Todd has been a Nashville icon for over 20 years, with his signature style and jaw-dropping guitar performances. He has also been a fixture for many years as electric guitar guru at Nashville’s premier independent professional … Continue reading #12 – Todd “Toddzilla” Austin: Be Yourself…No, Really →

Jenny Denk is a board-certified music therapist and bereavement coordinator based in Austin, Texas. I met Jenny in The Band of the Hour marching band at the University of Miami, and our collective love for the school and its’ athletics has kept us in touch over the years. I find music therapy absolutely fascinating, and … Continue reading #11 – Jenny Denk: The Power of Music →

David Ask is a vocalist, published author and product designer based in Nashville, TN. In our most personal episode thus far, we discuss growing up in musical households, and how that contributed to the paths we eventually pursued later in life. We also examined our individual faith journeys as Christian men, and the ups and … Continue reading #10 – David Ask: Take it Slow →

Blair Breitreiter is a multi-instrumentalist, music educator, comic book author/illustrator, web designer and graphic designer located in Huntsville, Alabama. Blair and I are members of the alternative rock band Absinthe Junk (www.mypieceofjunk.com), and have played in various other projects throughout the last nearly 10 years. She is an absolute creative powerhouse, and I was so … Continue reading #9 – Blair Breitreiter: Lose Your Phone →

Ruthie Collins is a Curb Records recording artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Western New York, she has been a musician all of her life, and found her way to Nashville to pursue her dream. Ruthie describes what life is like for a Nashville recording artist, and how it can be so easy to … Continue reading #8 – Ruthie Collins: What Would Your Middle School Self Say? →

Hey Everyone! This is just a quick episode to touch on a couple of things to keep in mind during the holiday season, along with some of my favorite books I’ve read and apps I use. I’ve had a blast with the podcast so far this year, and I can’t wait to keep it going … Continue reading #7 – A Note for the Holidays →

What a fun conversation this was with two former co-workers and good friends. I worked alongside these fellas for years in the musical instrument business, working events across the country, and they even took video of my wedding! We cover strategies on facing the unknown, handling feedback, separating professional and personal worth, and how you … Continue reading #6 – Dune Baydoun & Daniel Brown: What Are You Waiting For? →

Nick D’Angiolillo is the Director of Licensing & Library Services at Naxos Music Group. I have known Nick since his freshmen year at the University of Miami (FL), where we both played in the Band of the Hour drumline. Our conversation digs deep into self-talk and decision-making processes, along with an exploration into what success … Continue reading #5 – Nick D’Angiolillo: Be Your Authentic Self →