IMPOSTER SYNDROME and Creative Types – Breaking the “Lazy Artist” Stereotype
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 types than any other group of people. … Continued
Busking in Los Angeles: Everything You Need To Know
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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 as some other cities. Should I busk … Continued
I Met Someone – The Love Life of a Wandering Romantic
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 did a decent job of summarizing the love-life … Continued
Almost Pissing My Pants and Faking a Kidney Condition – Just Another Day in My Life
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 call Aladdin. Aladdin was taking his sweet … Continued
Finally! Our Behind the Strings Singer/Songwriter session from 2014 is Available!
I know everyone has been waiting around with bated breath. The great philosophers of our time have fretted and pined over the lost performance that defined a generation, back in the good old days of 2014 when splendorous music flowed easy through … Continued
Netflix and Not-So-Chill: One of the Most Embarrassing Moments of My Life
Being an awkward kid, and a somewhat still awkward adult, I’ve had plenty of horrible, “please kill me now” cringeworthy moments throughout my life. This one easily lands in the top 5. I’m sharing this with you readers after months … Continued
Here’s a Quick Checklist to Find Out If You’re Being Oppressed
Normally, I don’t get too political on here. I try to keep things positive and focus solely on music or travel for the most part. This side-steps a little from the norm here at Tune Up & Travel, but I’m … Continued
Book Release! Planes, Trains, & Broken Strings
The day is finally upon us. As of today my book is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle form! Woohoo! It’s been a long, interesting road this past year. I started writing this thing a couple of months … Continued
10 Unexpected Things That Happen To Working Musicians
Drugs, booze, women, and more women. Or maybe not… I didn’t expect to become a professional at not getting drunk when I became a musician. Nor did I expect to become a professional at not getting a girlfriend. About two years … Continued