What I Learn from Social Media

How are our Blog and Social Media related to how we Manage Life? If you’re like me, you’re living and working online more and more these days.  Well, managing business online is one thing, but are you finding “the big picture” for managing your life? I’m just a musician, and what do I know about this?  Here’s one […]

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Communication Skills Class: Your First Comment

Want a Communication Skills Class?  Consider this your very basic introduction. Here’s Lesson One: What someone is REALLY thinking about, I’m finding, is often revealed in what they say first, whether it’s a question or an answer. Not always, mind you, but often enough that I accept this as a rule of thumb in communication […]

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Social Media and “The Social Animal”

Social Media and “The Social Animal” might seem unrelated, but let me tell you:  there’s a strong connection. Published earlier this month, David Brooks’ “The Social Animal” could revolutionize how we use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, and all the other social media.  I think it will.  More in a minute. “The Social Animal“’s main […]

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Event Planning: Be Systematic for Success!

Event Planning?  A systematic approach is helpful for working on any project, and I always recommend people use a clear system for event planning. I recently wrote about planning a Mardi Gras Party, planning wedding music, and planning an office holiday party.  Success with any project, not just event planning, depends on a systematic strategy. […]

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Mardi Gras Party in San Francisco Bay Area

A Mardi Gras Party?  You can plan one anytime, and why not? Next year Mardi Gras falls on February 9, but any time is right for “letting the good times roll” with a lively Mardi Gras party. I recently wrote about how easy it is to plan wedding music and to host an office holiday party. For example, […]

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A Computer for Business

A Computer for Business?  Who doesn’t use a computer for business these days? You?  Me?  Every day I use my computer to manage and track my band’s business.  And to communicate with my friends and colleagues. And to communicate with my clients, of course.  Especially to help people find songs for their celebrations. You’re using a […]

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How Low Carb Diets Work, Part 1

Low Carb Diets are always on my mind these days.  Currently I’m working my way through two fascinating books you’ve probably heard lots about lately.  I’m loving them both, but so far I can’t separate truth from wishful thinking about low carb diets.  More in a minute. I’m sure you realize that all diets — […]

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How to Remember Names: Tricks and Techniques

Knowing how to remember names keeps me in business.  I’m always searching for another new technique for how to remember names, and I find searching online is rich territory for getting useful advice. You can Google “remember names” and find thousands of helpful websites.  Visit a few, and you’ll find many hints, including concentrating (tuning […]

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American Song Book, Fads, and The Popular Standards

Is there an American Song Book that passes the test of time? What collection of American songs do most people recognize immediately, and love to sing with or dance to?  Familiar, easy to learn, and a treat to hear often? Sure!  In fact, we have lots of collections fitting this description.  Looked at more broadly, maybe […]

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How to use Career Tests to Love Your Life

Career Tests can reveal your aptitudes and job options.  They’ll show your personal preferences and suggest suitable vocations to explore.  This is great news whenever you’re dissatisfied with your career and wonder about an alternative. “But I love my job”, you say.  Congratulations!  Now think about this: career tests can help you understand your current […]

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