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On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how sometimes as both a live or session musician we don't get the most direct and obvious of directions and we end up having to read the mind or pretty much guess, what we are asked to do. I raise a few things to keep in mind as well as share a few tips to actually try and read minds.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I celebrate with you all the 5 year anniversary of this crazy show. I not only give thanks to each and every one of you but I also ask you for some pointers, suggestions and more to make the next 5 years even better.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about the importance of reaching out to our friends, specially during the times we're all going through. One text, one email, one phone call might be precisely what they need.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I quickly chat about what a wonderful platform Twitch has been, why I recommend it to EVERYBODY and what my schedule is looking like these days.

On this week's very drum-centric episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I discuss some of the advantages of getting yourself an Electronic drum set, why I think it might good an option and I also tell you what I did and would recommend most people do.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I tell you about the one thing that has helped me get out of my own headspace and which has allowed me to find empathy and musical inspiration. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I break down what I think are the best choices for someone who wants to get started on percussion. Maybe you've had a interest in this world for a while, or maybe you are faced with the task of recording yourself since the world is an absolute whirlwind at the moment. Whatever the reason, these tips and suggestions might help you choose a few instruments and more importantly, know why you're getting them. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you something that has allowed me to connect deeper, not only with the music I must learn, but also with the artists on a personal level. Listening to what THEY listen to, understand it and respect it. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about something I find very interesting which is when two things that don't seem to be connected are in actuality not only connected but they are the reason the other one exists.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of my young, yet incredible experience, as a streamer, specifically on TWITCH. I absolutely love this platform! If you have ever wondered what it's about, how to get started and advantages of adding this to your creative output arsenal, then this is the episode for you!

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I try to bring you something different.  One of the things I like to do in order to feel inspired and also take a deep dive into why I love music in the first place, is listening to songs whose sung language I don't understand. There's something captivating about hearing words for the first time, things I don't understand and the stories/themes I try to make up in my mind. Check out 3 recommendations from Cameroon, Costa Rica and The Netherlands.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how, during these reflective, paused times, we can very well use the time we have in our hands to reinvent ourselves, but... is that something we really want? 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I continue with the online education ecosystem theme and get into Zoom and how to get the best out of it for your lesson at home, not only as a teacher but as a student as well. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I continue the theme of teaching/learning during these times. Today though, I focus more on the WHAT and the WHY more than the HOW.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about teaching music in today's world and I focus on things both students AND teachers might find informative.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of the most important posts I have seen on social media to amplify, not my opinion, but what our sisters and brothers are going through and how we can help combat racism.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I bring you the 3rd and last part of the "Areas of Focus" mini series which is focused on productivity. Areas such as work, relaxation and people are covered. Check it out!

On this week's episode I continue my deep dive into productivity and cover 3 more areas of focus. As with the previous episode, these areas aren't in order of importance and as you will see they are all related yet worthy of individual attention.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I dig much deeper into productivity. Last week I mentioned the 9 areas of focus in which I divide my time and aim my productivity towards. This week I break down the first 3 in detail. This is part 1 of 3.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I talk briefly about productivity and I share with you 9 areas to focus on which can help you become more productive and help you start some projects, revisit some and finish others.