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A Month of Songwriting

January, 2022 A Month of Songwriting January seemed the perfect month to jump into the new year, and set a new goal: How many songs can I write in one month? Dedicate the month to just writing new songs. Twenty-three … Continue reading

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Night Vision ~ The Questions ~ The Interview

Night Vision ~ Questions submitted by Robin Stone, Claudio Raino, Max Abraham, Daniel Jackson, Bernadette Mac, Stan Pulnik, and Gina M. Vanderloop. RS: This song to my ears has a decidedly Steely Dan vibe about it. The harmonies and horn … Continue reading

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Interview with Lauren Passarelli by Alexandria Mulé

L Pass Interview – by Alexandria Mulé AM: When did you realize that you wanted to first put your material out into the world rather th­­an keeping it for yourself? LP: I wanted to make a record from when I … Continue reading

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‘Cause It’s Love

  ‘Cause It’s Love words & music: L Pass,  2015, January At a theater in the Bronx, kissing through the show. They happened so deliciously, missing Ivanhoe. They would soothe and inspire, speak gentle fire Kindle sweet desire to be together. At … Continue reading

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Jordan Lucero interviews Lauren Passarelli

On Mar 14, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Jordan Lucero wrote: Thank you! I loved reading all of your answers! Hey Lauren, I have to do an interview for my professional development seminar and I was wondering if you could answer … Continue reading

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For Fab Four fan, it gets better all the time

For Fab Four fan, it gets better all the time Thursday, April 28, 2011 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2011, 11:18 AM BY BRYAN WASSEL TOWN NEWS STAFF WRITER A former Paramus resident has accomplished a series of firsts at … Continue reading

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Come Alive

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it, Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Harold Thurman Whitman

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More on Creativity

Ever since I met Kate Chadbourne we’ve been talking about the creative process & recently on the phone she said three things that I couldn’t wait to share with all of you. We’re all constantly saying many of the same things … Continue reading

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Go To Your Studio & Make Stuff

There’s every reason on earth to enjoy the creative things you enjoy as often as you choose to. We see ourselves in definitive ways & at various times or ages in our lives we allow ourselves to have & be … Continue reading

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Brenda Ueland on Creative Work

I think there is something necessary & life giving about creative work. A state of excitement. And it is like a faucet: nothing comes unless you turn it on and the more you turn it on, the more comes.  But … Continue reading

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Keepin’ On

It’s so much fun to have a new project or song or idea in my head. My brain desires to be captivated & chewing on something delicious as often as possible. As an Artist it’s important for me to have … Continue reading

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7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning Guitar

Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. When I listen, I can hear whether my students are ready to absorb what I have to offer. First I need to know they believe in their ability and, at the same time, that they’re willing … Continue reading

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Making the Most of a Spark (excerpt)

“Essentially, I want good company in my creative life, and I want to provide that to my fellow creators. I want to help other people love their work so that they keep going and give it the very best attention … Continue reading

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Dream Machines

When I was a teenager I wanted a “Dream Machine” where I could record all the musical ideas in “me head” & hear them “beck” all at the same time. I was using two cassette players & bouncing tracks while … Continue reading

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More Amazing Music

Check out my friends & their music. They’re quite the song masters. Elizabeth Lorrey Jesse Ruben Will Knox Sarah Burrill Anthony Barden  Johnny Nicholson

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Peak

Let’s time eat more When Rise moon sing  Laugh you dance me Smile possess Start wanna clap some doggie’s fun doin’  Mention yours mention ours Heaps jollys Now expect, hearts connect, cheeky doing Peak!

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Speak To Me

One of my just keep your pen moving blurbs that could almost be a poem Sept. 9, 2002 If I rearrange the letters I can sculpt new words & how delicious it would be to take power over my own … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Swallow The Sun

Elizabeth Gilbert is a superb author who’s voice & spirit I deeply enjoy. She has the intelligence, humor & playfulness combination that seriously tickles me. Here she talks about all of us & the creativity we use & the courage … Continue reading

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Natalie Goldberg on Writing

1 Zen and the Art of Writing — Natalie Goldberg 2 Old Friend From Far Away 3 How To Write

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Wild Geese

I love the sound of Geese, like clarinets in the sky. I have recorded them as they flew over head & put them in my song, All The Words. Wild Geese by Mary Oliver You do not have to be … Continue reading

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A few great books and films

A Few Great Books Writing Down the Bones – Natalie Goldberg The War of Art – Steven Pressfield The Well Of Creativity – Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg & others The Artists’ Way – Julia Cameron The Courage To Create – … Continue reading

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Writing Quotes

I think there is something necessary & life giving about creative work. A state of excitement. And it is like a faucet: nothing comes unless you turn it on and the more you turn it on, the more comes. – … Continue reading

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