I turn 32 today. Here are some things that I’ve learned along the way: My validation comes from God, not from others. Vision means nothing without capacity. Believe in your abilities. Just because you’re moving doesn’t mean that you’re progressing. If you want something different, do something different. […]
It took seven years, but I finally made it to writing my 100th blog post. Check out some of my popular entries below. As always, thanks for reading. Nick 1.) Generating Ideas for Music Composition (my first post, ever) 2.) Advice for Singers 3.) Advice for Playing Guitar in an Ensemble […]
Running has taken me on quiet the journey since I began to train more consistently 2 years ago. I originally took it up as an outlet to escape from practicing the guitar. At the time, I never would have thought that this activity would reshape my life. I went from being somewhat inactive to running 10k’s in 35 minutes and […]
Artistry. As a musician, that’s what I see with running. From the first time I saw the rhythm and coolness of the best east African runners, I knew running had a lot to offer for me if I worked at it. The time I watched Wilson Kipsang clock 2:03:23 in Berlin and when I watched […]
On the last Sunday of 2013, my fiancée and I attended Christian Cultural Center to hear A.R. Bernard preach. In usual comprehensive and profound A.R. fashion, he began to talk about the Bible as a book of patterns and principles. While we Christians use the book as a guide to mold a successful life, I […]
Click on the links below for all my 2013 writing. Be You What happens when the words the and IRS combine? Theirs. The Ear The Perplexity of Guitar Notation Guide for New-Coming Musicians to NYC (4 Part Series) Book Giveaway Nick’s Practice Schedule (April 20, 2013 – ) Developing Jazz Vocabulary Thoughts on Automation What’s […]