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IMPOSTER SYNDROME and Creative Types – Breaking the “Lazy Artist” Stereotype
2 Sep 2018

IMPOSTER SYNDROME and Creative Types – Breaking the “Lazy Artist” Stereotype

Tom Edwards | |

Imposter Syndrome: a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud”. I think that this feeling is more prevalent among creative... READ MORE

How To Stop Ending Up With A Million “Final” Mixes (Post-Production Tip)
15 Oct 2017

How To Stop Ending Up With A Million “Final” Mixes (Post-Production Tip)

Tom Edwards | |

I know you’ve been there too. You have a folder of bounces that looks like this:   Final_Mix.wav Final_Mix_01.wav Final_Mix_24.wav Final_Mix_THISISTHELASTONE.wav Final_Mix_PleaseLetThisBeIt.wav Final_Mix_ThisIsMyLifeNow.wav   How do we stop this from happening?   Say... READ MORE

Busking in Los Angeles: Everything You Need To Know
17 Sep 2017

Busking in Los Angeles: Everything You Need To Know

Tom Edwards | |

Updated May 2018   Does Los Angeles require a permit to street perform? No. (Although Santa Monica does.) Are there any good places to busk in Los Angeles? Yes, but not as great... READ MORE

The Story of a Totally NOT GAY Bro and His Colombian Adventure
12 Aug 2017

The Story of a Totally NOT GAY Bro and His Colombian Adventure

Tom Edwards | |

Back in 2015, I spent a few days in a small hostel in Cali, Colombia after playing at Sancocho Fest in Tuluá. I was just relaxing most days, working on my Spanish or playing guitar.... READ MORE

I Met Someone – The Love Life of a Wandering Romantic
21 Apr 2017

I Met Someone – The Love Life of a Wandering Romantic

Tom Edwards | |

This was written in the past, either yesterday or several years ago. Neither the date, nor the subject, matter. I was browsing through pages I wrote here and there over the years and thought it... READ MORE

Almost Pissing My Pants and Faking a Kidney Condition – Just Another Day in My Life
29 Mar 2017

Almost Pissing My Pants and Faking a Kidney Condition – Just Another Day in My Life

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So I was on my way to LAX a couple of days ago to catch a flight. My shuttle driver was a tall and happy-go-lucky Egyptian dude whose name I can’t pronounce so I’ll... READ MORE

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