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If you have Pandora Radio, would you check out one of my songs? It’s called Wherever You go”, by Pure Evergreen. I do appreciate the support, it can really give an independent band a boost in the algorithm and help push the song out to more people. Pandora Radio is part of SiriusXM and if…

Why music loses its value when you give it away for free.

Apr 16, 2025

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The Paradox of Free Music: Why Giving It Away Can Diminish Its Worth It’s a curious phenomenon: when music is offered for free online, its perceived value often seems to plummet. Why is this the case? A significant part of the answer lies in how we, as humans, associate price with worth. We tend to…

10 things to think about when starting your music career.

Apr 14, 2025

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Starting your journey as a musician is exciting, but it’s easy to stumble along the way. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid to set yourself up for greater success and enjoyment: By being mindful of these common pitfalls, you can navigate your early musical journey with greater confidence and increase your chances of achieving…

More than the algorithm will show you

Mar 26, 2025

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Thirty Seconds

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Discover music that goes deeper than what the algorithm will share with you.

AI, and the future of music

Mar 16, 2025

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in The creative life

While AI can generate impressive musical compositions, it cannot replicate the human experience of creativity. The joy of improvisation, the struggle for artistic expression, and the unique voice that emerges from a lifetime of human experience are fundamental to music, ensuring a continued demand for human musicians.