In order to get the most creativity and inspiration out of your days, understanding how time management, finding your inner child, and choosing your environments when planning your day will vastly improve your creative process.

Past inpirators that stress daily planning:

Rachel London Episode 042

Sheldon Botler Episode 060

Kwame Binea Episode 34

Inspiring quotes (Click here to see meme quotes.):

3 Ways To Start Planning Your Day:

*

Time Management (Things to ask yourself.)

* What obligations do I have today?

* What is one activity that my future self will thank me for?

* What will I do to get my mind off of things?

* Is there anything selfless I can achieve today?

*

Getting in touch with your inner child. (Find playtime.)

Elements of finding playtime:

* Creates context for interaction.

* Creates direction and focus for your mind.

* Helps reveal what you really want to do.

*

Choosing environment. (Where will you go?)

*Be aware that your environment can have subtle or extreme effects on your inspiration.

Consider these elements indoors: 

* Number of people.

* Size of the room.

* Objects that can make up the room.

* Purpose of the room.

Consider these elements for outdoors: 

* Time of day.

* Number of people.

* Urban or more wild?

* Purpose of the location.

Here is how to submit your answer about craftsmanship:

Snapchat: taptomusic

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Submit your answer through email.

 

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Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is how we can make this show great:

* Know someone who might be a great fit for the show? Please fill out our guest form to submit a talented friend to be the inspirator.

* Have you thought of a question for a future episode of the ponder series? Submit it here.

* What are you jamming to lately? I would love to share playlists on Spotify! Send me an email containing your Spotify information at: [email protected] and i'll follow your account. This way I know what kind of music to try and get on the show.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please 

"I Don't Believe It" Music Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soUJ9D9FA7o

 About Rachael Sage and Her Vision:

Rachael Sage has a lot to offer when it comes to the creative process. Pulling from many artistic disciplines (graphic designing, painting, dance, and music), Rachael is able to visualize what her song will sound like and how she wants to write it from a very early stage. Even though she may have a visual plan, she is still open to the possibilities of what the song may become on its own and very receptive to the creative input she receives from her audio engineers and producers. Musically ambitious and emotionally accessible, her latest shimmering collection, Choreographic, is a tribute to her very first love: Dance.

"Making this album was a meditation on my life-long relationship to ballet and more recently, to lyrical dance. Connecting to music through dance is what prompted me to become a songwriter in the first place. It was time to get back to my roots."

Sage began recording “Choreographic” in August 2015, with her live touring band The Sequins along with a handful of special guests, supported by Grammy® winning co-producer Andy Zulla (Idina Menzel, Rod Stewart) and Grammy® nominated engineer John Shyloski (Johnny Winter, Dianna Ross). Mindful of how the music needed to feel “danceable”, Zulla, who worked as both a producer and composer on the popular Broadway-themed TV show “Smash”, says he wanted to reunite with Sage on this project

“because I felt like I really had a firm grasp on Rachael’s new material and the full circle of her music being embraced by the lyrical dance community. We hadn’t worked together in over a decade, but we’ve known each other since she was fourteen…there’s a huge amount of trust there."

Rachael Sage's Inspirators:

* Glen Hansard for his fusion of irish and folk influences and his arrangements that give a theatrical and classical feel.

* Elvis Costello  for his prolific live performances and artistic lyrics.

* Prince for his emotional accessibility.

* David Bowie for his artistic ability to push the boundaries in performance dynamics, and songwriting topics.

Rachael Sage's Favorite Lyric by Elvis Costello:

"Put your big toe in the milk of human kindness.

Have you ever seen the like of this human mankind?

If a boy or girl is cute we simply shoot to starry heights.

Any maybe any might." - Elvis Costello

Rachael Sage's Struggles:

* Carving out the time to write.

* She gives her laptop to her tour manager to eliminate distractions.

* Writing topically.

Links To Rachael Sage:

Facebook

Official Website

Twitter 

Spotify

Have a question for a future ponder series episode?

Submit your questions with this link.

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is how we can make this show great:

* Know someone who might be a great fit for the show?

Picking up and writing in your journal might be the best thing you can do as a songwriter. I have high expectations for you but you can do it!

Main Question:

What does your journaling style look like?

Here is how to submit your answer about journaling:

Snapchat: taptomusic

OR

Get in contact through email. 

Different ways to journal:

Important note... Make sure you include the date and time of your journal entry.

Audio (Voice Note App)

Video (Front Facing Camera)

Typing (Note App)

Pencil and Paper

Different reasons to journal and questions to get you started:

Discover new song ideas in two ways:

1. Journal before bed. Ask yourself...

* What was the one moment in my day that gave me the biggest emotional reaction?

* What did I struggle with the most today?

* What did I overcome today?

2. Journal when you wake up.

* Write about your dreams.

* Try to list all the details of your dream you can remember.

Improve your relations with your bandmates:

* After something good or bad happens with a band mate, write down what happened with them. DO NOT focus on just the bad moments. Make sure you have balance between the good and bad encounters with your band mates.

* What was your emotional state during the moment you are journaling about?

Improve your performances:

Starts with recognizing the right time to journal! (I suggest any downtime you might find.)

* Who touched you emotionally during, before, or after your performance? Find words for the emotions you were feeling.

* When did you feel the most comfortable during your performance?

* When did you feel the most discomfort?

Become more familiar with your creative process:

Important note: Analyze and journal about your creative process right after you create.

* What instrument did you use?

* Why did you pick the instrument? (What about your instrument makes your song sound the way it does?)

* What distracted you during your session?

* What did you want to portray through your song? A feeling? Perspective?

* Sum up your session in one emotion.

* What was the final result and why did it come out this way?

TAP To Music is here for YOU and thrives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is how we can make this show great:

* Know someone who might be a great fit for the show? Please fill out our guest form to submit a talented friend to be the inspirator.

* Have you thought of a question for a future episode of the ponder series? Submit it here.

* What are you jamming to lately? I would love to share playlists on Spotify! Send me an email containing your Spotify information at: 

Interpretation is such a driving force in the context of music and Oleg has taken this trait and ran with it. With his love for music and experimental attitude towards it, he has taken many classics such as, 'When You are Smiling' (written by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, and Joe Goodwin) or 'Hello, Dolly!' (written by Jerry Herman) and rearranged them 100%. He even brought many of these pioneer artists into the studio with him! Here are some of his thoughts on it:

“Recording the album was definitely like a dream come true. This is my story. I interviewed all these people through the years and I couldn’t imagine that artist’s that I idolized since my childhood would record duets with me in the studio,” explained Oleg. “All of them were so respectful and supportive. It was a joy from the first session to the last. They also respected the fact that a foreigner like me promotes American music. These songs and artists are known worldwide and if we can appeal to different countries through this music, my mission would be complete,” he added.

Oleg's Music Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxmtO3_5xVI

Here are some of Oleg's influences:

Listen to 'Duets with My American Idols'

These artists not only inspired Oleg to cover their songs, they entered the studio to help him.

Lanie Kazan

Bobby Rydell

Gary U.S.Bonds

Tony Orlando

Melissa Manchester

Ben E. King

Chris Montez

Lou Christie

Peggy March

B.J. Thomas

 

Links to Oleg Frish:

Official Website

Facebook

Twitter 

Youtube

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is how we can make this show great:

* Thought of a great question for a future episode of The Ponder Series? You can submit your questions for me to break down here.

* Know someone who might be a great fit for the show? Please fill out our guest form to submit a talented friend to be the inspirator.

* Working on a song and could use a listener's perspective? Send me your questions along with any files that might help me keep you on the songwriting path here.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes.

Perfecting your craft.

Hello everyone! Hope you all enjoyed Moyer's creative process on the previous episode. Today is the start of something new! It's called the ponder series and it will help us all to get thinking thinking about our craft (songwriting) to develop insights and manifest breakthroughs to help us to create music.

Question:

How necessary is craftsmanship to songwriting?

To answer, ask yourself, "What does craftsmanship mean to me as an artist?"

I am very excited to hear from you all so please submit your answers.

REMEMBER! If you are listening to this episode, it is never too late to submit your answer even if this episode is from months ago. I still want to hear from you and connect with you.

Here is how to submit your answer about craftsmanship:

Snapchat: taptomusic

OR

Submit your answer through email.

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is how we can make this show great:

* Know someone who might be a great fit for the show? Please fill out our guest form to submit a talented friend to be the inspirator.

* What are you jamming to lately? I would love to share playlists on Spotify! Send me an email containing your Spotify information at: [email protected] and i'll follow your account. This way I know what kind of music to try and get on the show.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes. Let me know you did so by taking a screenshot of your review before you submit and send it to me. In your message, you can tell me what you are working on and i'll promote it when I give you a shout out for your review. You can also upload files for me to interact with.

Help me help you. Ive made it easy.

* Have an idea for how the show can be better? I have created a swift and organized 

After close to ten years song writing, MOYER found his way into a new hybrid of music. His choruses are catchy and his process is strategic but at the bottom of it all, he likes to make sure songwriting remains a fun and relaxing activity instead of something he is forced to do. By keeping an independent status, MOYER is able to achieve and maintain such a standard with his music. Listen in as he reflects on how his song writing has changed over the years as well as how he wrote "Brothers".

Links to MOYER:

Facebook

Youtube

Email MOYER to get "See You Soon" and "Brothers" for FREE! 

MOYER'S Live Music Video "Without You."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fcKXNjbgWw

TAP To Music Website Resources:

Collaboration Cue (Give Nick feedback for the show.)

Ask Nick a Creative Question

Become or Suggest a Guest for TAP To Music 

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is what I can do for you:

* Found yourself caught in a creative block? Sometimes all you need is an outside opinion to spark a new idea. Thats what i'm here for, you can bounce your ideas off of me to generate new ones for yourself!

* Finished your song and looking for feedback? I can write reviews and share your music.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes. Let me know you did so by taking a screenshot of your review before you submit and send it to me. In your message, you can tell me what you are working on and i'll promote it when I give you a shout out for your review.

* Are your crowd funding your creative project? I can help spread the word and help back if I believe in the campaign.

Help me help you. Ive made it easy.

* Have an idea for how the show can be better? I have created a swift and organized Collaboration Cue for you to submit your feedback in a fashion that best helps me. This saves both of our time!

* Share the gift of inspiration by sharing your favorite episode with a friend.

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I sure have spent a lot of time thinking about the future of the show and the future of your listening experience. Thanks to all of the listeners who have given me feedback and encouraged me to keep going! Your support has made for this new found vision I am sharing on today's episode and the show's new chapter in general. Here is a recap of all the necessary info you need to know for the future:

New Chapter Means New Ways to Connect (THE WEBSITE IS FINISHED!)

http://www.taptomusic.com/

Here are the new quick and easy ways to connect with me and share your feedback:

* Collaboration Cue 

* Become or Submit a Guest for the Show

* Ask Me a Creative Question

Social Media Model

Let the collaboration begin in this new chapter of TAP To Music! I cannot wait to hear from you.

Facebook - Will be for extra inspirational content related to interview and conceptual episodes on the show. We're talking hand written lyrics, music videos, stunning images and more!

Twitter - Will be for poll questions related to specific episodes and general show feedback for innovative measures.

Instagram - Get a glimpse into my creative lifestyle as a host of the podcast as well as an artist.

Snapchat - Interact with me when you are listening to episodes. You can answer questions, ask me questions, give me feedback, ask for feedback on your music and much more!

 

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is what I can do for you:

* Found yourself caught in a creative block? Sometimes all you need is an outside opinion to spark a new idea. Thats what i'm here for, you can bounce your ideas off of me to generate new ones for yourself!

* Finished your song and looking for feedback? I can write reviews and share your music.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes. Let me know you did so by taking a screenshot of your review before you submit and send it to me. In your message, you can tell me what you are working on and i'll promote it when I give you a shout out for your review.

* Are your crowd funding your creative project? I can help spread the word and help back if I believe in the campaign.

Help me help you. Ive made it easy.

* Have an idea for how the show can be better? I have created a swift and organized Collaboration Cue for you to submit your feedback in a fashion that best helps me. This saves both of our time!

* Share the gift of inspiration by sharing your favorite episode with a friend.

SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO: [email protected]

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I Never Missed an Episode for A Whole Year!

Thank you for believing in this show and showing interest in the delicate art of the creative process! I cannot wait to re introduce TAP To Music Podcast in a couple of months with new guests and episode styles. Here is to an upcoming one year Anniversary!

Ryan Wenze's EP "Embers"

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TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU!

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away from your next creative endeavor.

Here is what I can do for you:

* Found yourself caught in a creative block? Sometimes all you need is an outside opinion to spark a new idea. Thats what i'm here for, you can bounce your ideas off of me to generate new ones for yourself!

* Finished your song and looking for feedback? I can write reviews and share your music.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes. Let me know you did so by taking a screenshot of your review before you submit and send it to me. In your message, you can tell me what you are working on and i'll promote it when I give you a shout out for your review.

* Are your crowd funding your creative project? I can help spread the word and help back if I believe in the campaign.

Help me help you. Ive made it easy.

* Have an idea for how the show can be better? I have created a swift and organized Collaboration Cue for you to submit your feedback in a fashion that best helps me. This saves both of our time!

* Share the gift of inspiration by sharing your favorite episode with a friend.

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RJ Comer really has a grip on his creative process. Being open and saying things the way they are with no apologies is one of his specialties as a song writer. Learn how his two songs "Nightly Suicide" and "The Moon Ain't Fallen On Me Yet" came to be and how they made it on his album "Nightly Suicide". RJ has been on both sides of the music industry as a signed artist and now currently an independent artist. Lots to learn on this episode with RJ.

RJ Comer's Special Message:

"If every fan set aside $50 per year to spend on their favorite artist, we can transform the indie music scene."

Who's on RJ Comer's playlist?

Chris Stapleton

Nathaniel Ratliff

Chris Janson- "Better I Don't" 

RJ's Favorite Lyric:

"I think i'll just sit here and drink." -Merle Haggard

Links to RJ Comer:

Facebook 

Instagram

Twitter 

Youtube

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU.

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away!

Here is what I can do for you:

* Found yourself caught in a creative block? Sometimes all you need is an outside opinion to spark a new idea. Thats what i'm here for, you can bounce your ideas off of me to generate new ones for yourself!

* Finished your song and looking for feedback? I can write reviews and share your music.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes. Let me know you did so by taking a screenshot of your review before you submit and send it to me. In your message, you can tell me what you are working on and i'll promote it when I give you a shout out for your review.

* Are you crowd funding your creative project? I can help spread the word and help back if I believe in the campaign.

Help me help you. Ive made it easy.

* Have an idea for how the show can be better? I have created a swift and organized Collaboration Cue for you to submit your feedback in a fashion that best helps me. This saves both of our time!

* Share the gift of inspiration by sharing your favorite episode with a friend.

SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO: [email protected]

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This local New Mexico band Countdown To Overkill is up to something special! Based off of a short story that lead singer Jim Cheshire wrote, the band formulated their album "Games of the Heart" to bring this story to life. If you are a fan of A Day To Remember, I strongly recommend listening to this interview and their music.

Countdown To Overkill Band Member Influences:

Jim Cheshire (Vocals)- A Day To Remember

AJ Culley (Guitar)- Angus Young and Joe Satriani

Wade Benavides (Drums)- Travis Barker from Blink 182

Jorge Garcia (Bass)- Rise Against and Billy Talent

Links to Countdown To Overkill:

Facebook

Twitter

Official Website

Bandcamp

TAP To Music is here for YOU and survives because of YOU.

Creating quality music is no easy task. Thats why I release these episodes every week, to make sure you don't give up on creating music. But thats not the only way I want to help. I am just a phone call, tweet, Facebook message, email, or Skype call away!

Here is what I can do for you:

* Found yourself caught in a creative block? Sometimes all you need is an outside opinion to spark a new idea. Thats what i'm here for, you can bounce your ideas off of me to generate new ones for yourself!

* Finished your song and looking for feedback? I can write reviews and share your music.

* Want a shout out on the show? Please rate and review on iTunes. Let me know you did so by taking a screenshot of your review before you submit and send it to me. In your message, you can tell me what you are working on and i'll promote it when I give you a shout out for your review.

* Are you crowd funding your creative project? I can help spread the word and help back if I believe in the campaign.

Help me help you. Ive made it easy.

* Have an idea for how the show can be better? I have created a swift and organized Collaboration Cue for you to submit your feedback in a fashion that best helps me. This saves both of our time!

* Share the gift of inspiration by sharing your favorite episode with a friend.

SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO: [email protected]

PHONE: *Request by email*

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Want to support the podcast and get in touch?

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