I'D RATHER WRITE A SONG THAN A BUSINESS PLAN.

"...because this is me, saying words I actually mean. I won't compromise this thing just to make it..."

-Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer)

This is just a short, little blip to remind you all of something:

DO WHAT YOU DO BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT.

There are times to be technical, but there is a fine line between being technical and being mechanical.

Don't ever forget that you probably play music, or draw, or write, or paint, or dance because it gives you that Red-Bull-Gives-You-Wings feeling. Just about everyone dreams of making money doing something they love and although I don't believe there is a crime in that, just be certain that on your chosen career path you don't lose sight of why you started.

For me, I entered into a union with music the first time I ever sang on stage. 'Til death do us part, I am committed to always having a portion of my life devoted to music, and in return music will always make me happy.

I'm very much into an "art for art's sake", mentality. And hey, maybe that's why I'll never "make it" as a musician. Maybe that's why I'll play open mic nights and graduation parties for the rest of my life. But you know, I'm sure that after I play my 100th batmizvah, my ukulele will still give me the feeling of that unbreakable bond that music and I have. 

That's the greatest thing about art, about music: Even if you don't know a song, even if you mess up on the lyrics or chords, music is still there to always pick up where you left off.

"No matter how bummed out you get on life, and how disconnected you feel from everything, music pulls you right back up and keeps you positive."