Hi! I am the creator and owner of SoundPaint LLC. Here we explore sound and sometimes write music! I help self taught musicians discover their confidence in their playing, and eliminate the fear that they're not musical by creating a foundation of intrinsic music theory, understanding of their unique music psychology and growth in their musicality.
What Will Your Music Look Like in 2025?
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Hey Reader As 2024 draws to a close, I want to challenge you to take a moment and think about 2025. What do you want your music to look like one year from now? Will you have written your first song—or maybe your best one yet? Will you have recorded an EP or finished an album? Or will this be the year you finally start treating your music like more than just a hobby? Commit to Small Steps, Every DayHere’s the thing about goals: they don’t have to be massive or overwhelming. In fact, the most powerful changes happen when you commit to small, consistent actions. For example:
Imagine This Time Next YearThink about what’s possible if you make a small commitment to your music every day in 2025.
Every big goal starts with one small step. Let’s Make It HappenI’m here to support you through it all. And to kick off the new year, I’m thrilled to announce something special just for you: You’re the first to hear about my Free 7-Day Songwriting Challenge, starting Monday, January 6th! If writing songs is one of your 2025 goals, this challenge will help you get started. Stay tuned for more details, but for now, start thinking about your music and the small steps you can take each day to bring your goals to life. 2025 can be your most creative and fulfilling year yet. It all starts with the decision to show up. You’ve got this, and I can’t wait to see where your music takes you. Keep creating, What is SoundPaint? SoundPaint is a long-time project I've been developing for the past 10 years. The dream was to build a safe community for creatives who want to explore their musical potential in a way that goes beyond traditional music education. And so in August 2021 SoundPaint Academy was created! I deeply believe that music & songwriting flourishes when a musician is given the freedom to explore sound & creativity. This is where sound makes you laugh, cry, think, anything we humans can reach with our emotions, and express ourselves with color and light at a supersonic rate. Notes are our colors, and we use them to paint the full gamut of what we feel. Feel free to follow me in these places... THANK YOU TO ALL MY WONDERFUL SUBSCRIBERS!! YOU'RE THE BEST!! HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY EXPLORING MUSIC WITH ME! |
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Hi! I am the creator and owner of SoundPaint LLC. Here we explore sound and sometimes write music! I help self taught musicians discover their confidence in their playing, and eliminate the fear that they're not musical by creating a foundation of intrinsic music theory, understanding of their unique music psychology and growth in their musicality.
Hey Reader Today’s newsletter is all about you. Yes, you—the one quietly making music, deep in your own world, trying to figure out how to share your gifts without stepping into the uncomfortable glare of the spotlight. I see you because I am you. Here’s the thing about being an introverted musician: you often feel like you’re at your best when you’re alone, lost in the music. And while that solitude fuels creativity, it can also turn into isolation. I get it—reaching out, networking, and...
Hey Reader It’s time for some tough love. If you’re serious about songwriting, you cannot keep tiptoeing around music theory. Imagine moving to a country where you don’t speak the language. Sure, you might scrape by with gestures and a phrasebook. But try asking for directions to somewhere specific—you’re stuck. Frustrating, right? That’s exactly what happens when you sit down to write a song without understanding music theory. Music theory is a language. A powerful one. And if you’re not...
Hey there Reader Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "Why does my music sound like everyone else’s?" It’s a question I’ve wrestled with, and if you’ve felt the same, let me tell you—you’re not alone. The quest to find your unique musical voice is one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll ever face. This is why I'm excited to share my next YouTube video, Episode 76: Unlocking Your Musical Identity: How to Find Your Sound, was just released today! In this episode, I go over: Identifying...