Tonight I had the wonderful opportunity to hang with a legend, Clyde Stubblefield. For those of that don't know, he was James Brown's drummer. First of all, this was like a dream come true. I have Dave Stanoch to thank for this opportunity. He was kind of enough to invite us afterwards to hang with Clyde. Stanoch knowing Clyde well, he was able to have Clyde tell us some great stories that he thought would really benefit us. Thanks Dave!
The coolest thing was how honest Clyde is. He is a genuine person. At the same time he tells you how it is. He made a great statement, "If you aren't having fun, don't do it!" That could be music in general or just a certain gig. That really resonated with me. Life is too short my friends to not be happy. Not saying everything is going to be happy, but be careful who you work for. Remember, your dignity is worth something too!
This year, I have met some great people in the music industry like Clyde, Sheila E., Stanton Moore, Ron Sobel, John Snyder, Mike Stern, Roy Haynes, etc. Either way they all have a reoccuring theme. BE HONEST and TRUE TO YOURSELF. If Snyder wasn't honest with Simon about Stevie's vocals during the mixing/mastering of "Loves Me Like A Rock," He may not have won a grammy. A lot of times being honest is taking a risk, but don't ever risk your dignity. If you can keep that, people will respect you and the decisions you make. It has worked for everyone musician I know, and non-musicians! Don't take the easy way, don't slack, be true to yourself and give it all you got %110 of the time all the time!
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Showing posts with label John Snyder. Show all posts
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Inspiration
Greetings friends,
This week has been one of the best musical experiences of my life. It has probably been my most inspiring week at McNally Smith yet.
First and foremost, Marv Dahlgren came back from vacation so I was able to finally get in a lesson with him. Marv is so awesome, he showed me so many great things of his book 4-way coordination and on top of just learning the exercises I heard them in many practical uses that certain drum heroes of mine use quite a bit. Two of them were Bill Stewart and Terry Bozzio. Great!
John Snyder was another one, read my previous blog on him to learn more about my experience.
The rest of the inspiration came from just taking a look back at my experience at McNally and seeing where everything involved with McNally is going. All I can say is that this school is on top of their stuff and I believe a person coming from this school will be more prepared in the music industry than from anywhere else. ditto.
Dig this video:
Have a great week folks!
Currently Viewing: No Direction Home, Bob Dylan documentary
This week has been one of the best musical experiences of my life. It has probably been my most inspiring week at McNally Smith yet.
First and foremost, Marv Dahlgren came back from vacation so I was able to finally get in a lesson with him. Marv is so awesome, he showed me so many great things of his book 4-way coordination and on top of just learning the exercises I heard them in many practical uses that certain drum heroes of mine use quite a bit. Two of them were Bill Stewart and Terry Bozzio. Great!
John Snyder was another one, read my previous blog on him to learn more about my experience.
The rest of the inspiration came from just taking a look back at my experience at McNally and seeing where everything involved with McNally is going. All I can say is that this school is on top of their stuff and I believe a person coming from this school will be more prepared in the music industry than from anywhere else. ditto.
Dig this video:
Have a great week folks!
Currently Viewing: No Direction Home, Bob Dylan documentary
Friday, March 20, 2009
John Snyder is genius
My class Creating a Life in Music at McNally is perhaps one of my favorite courses at McNally and it seems as though each speaker becomes better. I don't know if anyone can top off our last guest in class, John Snyder.
John Snyder seems to have worked with everyone and his resume is looooooooonnnnnngggg. The most important characteristic of John is how great of a guy he is. He CARES about musicians. He is working on changing the industry around so that the music business serves the musicians because we (musicians) are the sole purpose of why the business exists!!!! WHO WOULD OF THOUGHT!!! No more of this corporate crook shit. They have kicked themselves hard and I don't think they will get back up. Of course that could be any corporate business that is in it for the $$$$$ (greed).
Also, a way in which is he trying to help educate people is through his website Artists House Music. Do yourself a favor and check it out. This website is a wonderful resource for ANYONE in the music industry. If you want to learn about producing, education, performing, legal, careers, marketing, etc. Please check this out! It is wonderful!
Thank you John. You were inspiring in every way. You gave McNally Smith students something that is so important, and that is to give us the confidence to believe in ourselves and our music and that we can make it happen with a little guidance and being a smart business person.
Thank you
Current Listening: John Scofield & Pat Metheny - I Can See Your House From Here
John Snyder seems to have worked with everyone and his resume is looooooooonnnnnngggg. The most important characteristic of John is how great of a guy he is. He CARES about musicians. He is working on changing the industry around so that the music business serves the musicians because we (musicians) are the sole purpose of why the business exists!!!! WHO WOULD OF THOUGHT!!! No more of this corporate crook shit. They have kicked themselves hard and I don't think they will get back up. Of course that could be any corporate business that is in it for the $$$$$ (greed).
Also, a way in which is he trying to help educate people is through his website Artists House Music. Do yourself a favor and check it out. This website is a wonderful resource for ANYONE in the music industry. If you want to learn about producing, education, performing, legal, careers, marketing, etc. Please check this out! It is wonderful!
Thank you John. You were inspiring in every way. You gave McNally Smith students something that is so important, and that is to give us the confidence to believe in ourselves and our music and that we can make it happen with a little guidance and being a smart business person.
Thank you
Current Listening: John Scofield & Pat Metheny - I Can See Your House From Here
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