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Gab & Jam Episode 75 Tips for Managing Your Time Video Description This episode is a part of our Blog-vember 2019 trifecta of three posts a day—a video, a podcast, and a blog post. This year the focus is tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. We developed these methods through our own decades worth of experiences. We’re happy to offer some ways that we have dealt with a variety of things and share what has helped us move forward in joy and with peace of mind. If these strategies help you, then we are happy. (Of course, if you prefer to listen to the podcast episode, click this link: ) The BIG Take-away: 1. Make a list of your priorities for the day/week, etc. in each major area of your life. 2. Be sure to spend a set amount of time doing those priorities. 3. Put at least 5 minutes doing each of these activities. Remember, to make time for what you have determined is important in your life. What do you think? What other ways should be added to our next list for tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star? Please share your thoughts us in the comments below. UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • More London-related posts coming If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) Recorded with:  iPhone 6s:  MacBook Pro  Final Cut Pro X  Canon T6i  Gibson Les Paul  Alesis Speakers:  Logic Pro X:  Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54  Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 74 Five+ Tips for Coping When Your Songs are Rejected Episode Description This episode is in response to a BMI newsletter post (by Jason Blume). The article is called “5 tips for Coping When Your Songs are Rejected.” Well, we tended to agree—mostly—with this post, but we added a few of our own nuggets that we developed through our own experiences. We’re happy to offer some ways that we have dealt with rejection that has helped us move forward in joy and with peace of mind. If these strategies help you, then we are happy. (Of course, if you prefer to listen to the podcast episode, click this link: ) His advice: 1. Remember that success takes time. 2. Get back in the saddle. 3. Wrote something just for you. 4. Believe in yourself. 5. Maintain your perspective. Our advice: 6. Keep your vision in front of you. 7. Have short-term and long term goals. 8. Make a daily/weekly/monthly plan of action of what you are going to do to rush out and meet that success. 9. Enjoy the journey. What do you think? What other ways should be added to our next list for tips for coping when your songs are rejected? Please share your thoughts us in the comments below. UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • Blog-vember is fast approaching • More London-related posts coming If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Earrings: Kitsch Bitsch?? • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Kala U-Bass (see unboxing at http://bit.ly/kalaunboxing ) • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) Recorded with:  iPhone 6s:  MacBook Pro  Final Cut Pro X  Canon T6i  Gibson Les Paul  Alesis Speakers:  Logic Pro X:  Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54  Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 73 THE Key to Music Biz Success Episode Description This episode finally shares the bald-face truth about finding creative success. Needless to say, some of our D.I.Y. Rock Stars won’t like this one, but it’s the one factor that has made the difference in our enterprises very dramatically. If you are serious about your art, this is the absolute key to getting exactly what you want from doing what you love to do…. Stay tuned to find out that key. (Of course, if you prefer to listen to the podcast episode, click this link: ) Four reasons why/how this works: • Provides a roadmap when you are unsure and are not getting affirming feedback. • Provides a path forward when you are overwhelmed and don’t know what to do next. • Small gains over time will lead you to where you want to be. “You eat an elephant one bite at a time.” At least, that’s what I heard someone say. • Helps build your authority/credibility/brand over time, which will eventually pay off. We are proof of this. What do you think? What other ways should be added to our next list for ways to assure creative success? Please share your thoughts us in the comments below. UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • Blog-vember is fast approaching • London-related posts coming If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Earrings: Tribal Rhythm (Toronto, CA) • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • Katana Amp (see unboxing at http://bit.ly/katanaunboxing ) Recorded with:  iPhone 6s:  MacBook Pro  Final Cut Pro X  Canon T6i  Fodera Bass (see unboxing at http://bit.ly/foderaunboxing )  Alesis Speakers:  Logic Pro X:  Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54  Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 72 Ways to Make Money as a Musician Video Description This episode explores the ways in which a musician can make money making music. Needless to say, we end up focusing on our D.I.Y. Rock Stars, since that’s the variety that we are a member of and because this is a question on the minds of folks doing it on their own. We’re happy to offer some ideas, if this is on your mind. (Of course, if you prefer to listen to the podcast episode, click this link: ) • Synch Licensing • Music Teacher • Online Courses (lessons; how to market your band, etc.) • Wedding Band • Book Your Band a Tour • Busking • Dinner Musician • Open Mic (for tips) • Write Beats for Sale What do you think? What other ways should be added to our next list for ways to make money making music? Please share your thoughts us in the comments below. UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • Blog-vember is fast approaching • London-related posts coming If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Earrings: Kitsch Bitsch?? • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • Katana Amp (see unboxing at • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Gibson Les Paul ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

This episode continues our exploration into artists that may be obscure, but have a small corner of the universe, where they are holding it down and kicking some ass! We will share 6 artists that, if you haven’t already listened to, you can add to your list to check out. (Of course, if you prefer to watch this video episode, click this link: http://bit.ly/ep71musdisc3vid ) These are the artists we recommend: • Amp Fiddler • Fantastic Negrito • Lettuce • Vulfpeck • Tal Wilkenfeld • Christine and the Queens • Gary Clark Jr. • Robert Randolph What do you think? What artists should be added to our next musical discoveries list? Please share your thoughts us in the comments below. UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • Blog-vember is fast approaching • London-related posts coming If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Earrings: bitsch_kitsch_london (http://bit.ly/kitschbitsch ) • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • Katana Amp (see unboxing at • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Gibson Les Paul ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab and Jam Episode 70 Rock Star Rewind (London 2019 Edition) We’re on two really big adventures right now; we are in the second round of panel proposals for South By Southwest 2020 AND we literally have one foot back in the door, after heading to London for the first time. So with these new adventures come some realizations and some observations. We thought we’d take a break in the usual topics to give you a rewind. That’s what this episode is for. (Of course, if you’d like to listen to the podcast, click here: add link) Here are our observations. We’re going to one good observation followed by one NOT so good observation. 1. Thumbs Up (More Musical): Thumbs Down (No Concern for Personal Space) 2. Thumbs Up (No Gun Violence) Thumbs Down (Birds!) 3. Thumbs Up (Flowers Everywhere) Thumbs Down (Waitstaff are NOT that friendly) 4. Thumbs Up (Music Stores District) Thumbs Down (No Reverence for Cutting Edge Architecture) 5. Thumbs Up (Commitment to Fitness) Thumbs Down (Food Sucks Balls) Your turn: What have you done recently that is both scary, but exciting (especially when it relates to your creativity)? We’d LOVE to hear about it! Leave it in the comments below, please. And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Guitar ( unboxing: http://bit.ly/Fenderunboxing ) ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam 69 Should artists own their own masters? This episode explores a topic that has been brewing in importance over the last couple of decades. Many a musical artist has wrestled with this concept—most notably, Prince (in former years) and Taylor Swift (in recent years). In fact, we are responding to an article in Variety Magazine, entitled “Taylor Swift Couldn’t Buy Masters Without Signing a New Big Machine Deal,” written by Jem Aswad and we reference an NPR.org article (entitled “Taylor Swift's Former Label Big Machine Is Sold, Rankling The Star” by Andrew Flanagan and Anastasia Tsioulcas) for the details of Swift’s new arrangement. Finally, we wanted to know more about owning masters, so we consulted an article entitled, “This Is Exactly Why Owning Your Masters Is a Really Big Deal in the Music Industry” by Amanda Prahl on PopSugar.com. No matter how you feel about Taylor Swift and her situation, this is a topic is of importance to those of you D.I.Y. Rock Stars who are planning to lay your artistic foundation at the feet of a company to carry your vision even further than you feel you can. These are the three questions that lead us into our discussion: • What are masters? • Why would an artist WANT their masters? • What is the likely scenario for an artist when signing a deal? (If you would prefer to listen to the video, click here: http://bit.ly/gjep69vidmasters) What do you think? Please share your thoughts us in the comments below. And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • Blog-vember is fast approaching • London-related posts coming Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stomp,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam 67 5 Tips for Finding Your Musical Voice Oddly, it seems like we were born having unique musical voices, but over the years, we have attempted to analyze what it might take for one to realize and/or craft a musical voice. Having said that, we are always on the lookout for other ways to recognize when we are honing in on what unique quality you have for interpreting your musical craft. In this episode, we look at a few of our top tips that have served us well. Since this list is by no means comprehensive, we welcome any additions you can suggest. (If you would prefer to watch the video, click here: http://bit.ly/gabandjam67vid ) Take into account these tips for finding your musical voice: 1. Let the muse move through you 2. Imitate, at first, if you must 3. Try a variety of instruments, methods, and environments 4. Listen to all genres of music 5. Don’t be afraid to create What do you think? Who do you think should be added to our “Tips for Finding Your Musical Voice” List? AND/OR if you know cool places that we should visit in London, please tell us in the comments below. Interested in hearing what we produce on a song-a-week challenge? If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • Sweetwater Gearfest 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y • London 2019 Meet Up Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab and Jam Episode 68 Rock Star Fast Forward We’re on two really big adventures right now; we are in the second round of panel proposals for South By Southwest 2020 AND we literally have one foot out of the door, heading to London for the first time. So with these new adventures come some realizations. We thought we’d take a break in the usual topics to give you that heads up. That’s what this episode is for. (Of course, if you’d like to listen to the podcast, click here: add link) SXSW detour What we learned about taking advantage of opportunities. 1. Seize the day; DIY Rock Stars have to go after it! 2. Not OPPORTUNITY is for you (abundance mindset); trust that another WILL come… 3. Exciting new world; won’t know until October how we did…. London trip (and vlog plan) What we’ve learned about traveling?? 1. Over-pack for me, please! Options for every day in a variety of ways 2. Fun, but anxiety-producing; looking for creative adventures 3. Don’t plan to miss a minute (even if it means a vacation AFTER the vacation!) Your turn: What have you done recently that is both scary, but exciting (especially when it relates to your creativity)? We’d LOVE to hear about it! Leave it in the comments below, please. Upcoming: • You MAY still have time to vote for our South By Southwest 2020 panel proposal, so go do THAT! Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/PickPanelSXSW • London vlogs are a coming! (We’ve got a VIP Meet Up scheduled.) • Subscribe to EVERYTHING—Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Twitter, LinkedIn—do it ALL! (see ALL links below!) If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Takamine Guitar ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease! As always, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam 66 5 Tips for Staying Creative If you’ve been around for more than a minute, you know that staying creative is our JAM! Having said that, we are always on the lookout for ways to stay in the creative zone. In this episode, we look at a few of our top tips that have served us well. Since this list is by no means comprehensive, we welcome any additions you can suggest. (If you would prefer to listen to the podcast, click here: ) Take into account these tips for staying creative: 1. Stay open to new experiences 2. Create regularly 3. Take a break 4. Be inspired by others 5. Collaborate What do you think? Who do you think should be added to our list of “Ways to Stay Creative” List? AND/OR if you know cool places that we should visit in London, please tell us in the comments below. Interested in hearing what we produce on a song-a-week challenge? If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • Sweetwater Gearfest 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y • London 2019 Meet Up Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

We have long been fascinated by artists who have crafted a musical style that is unmistakable. In fact, you know them immediately once you hear the song. In this episode, we look at a few noteworthy examples. Since this list is by no means comprehensive, we welcome any additions you can suggest. (If you would prefer to listen to the podcast, click here: ) Some of the artists we consider are: 1. Twenty-One Pilots 2. Joni Mitchell 3. Kate Bush 4. Prince 5. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones 6. Hiatus Kyote 7. Randy Newman 8. Tom Waits 9. Bjork What do you think? Who do you think should be added to our “Musical Artists that are Genres Unto Themselves” List? Or if you know cool places that we should visit in London, please tell us in the comments below. If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • Sweetwater Gearfest 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y • London 2019 Meet Up Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Kapailine Earrings (Paris, France) • John Fluevog Shoes (Toronto, ON) • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to stalk B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 64 Underappreciated Musical Geniuses Video Description We have long been fascinated by artists who have, perhaps, been unassuming, but who done some spectacular work and don’t get the credit they deserve. In this episode, we look at a few noteworthy examples. Since this list is by no means comprehensive, we welcome any additions you can suggest. (If you would prefer to listen to the podcast, click here: ) Some of the artists we consider are: 1. Todd Rundgren 2. Neil Young 3. Marcus Miller 4. Imogen Heap 5. Kate Bush 6. Ben Harper 7. Feist 8. Sarah MacLachlan 9. Joni Mitchell 10. Bjork What do you think? Who do you think should be added to our “Underappreciated Musical Geniuses” List? Tell us your opinion in the comments below. If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • London 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Fender American Professional Telecaster Guitar (see unboxing: https://youtu.be/qGINqTvWSWg ) • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to stalk B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 63 Musical artists who've had dramatic transformations Video Description We have long been fascinated by artists who have more than one life, figuratively; artists who have managed to grow with their audience and/or attract an audience willing to grow with them. In this episode, we look at a few noteworthy examples. Since this list is by no means comprehensive, we welcome any additions you can suggest. (If you would prefer to listen to the podcast, click here: ) Some of the artists we consider are: 1. Pink 2. Katy Perry 3. Prince 4. Janet Jackson 5. Miley Cyrus 6. Taylor Swift 7. Rihanna 8. Lana Del Ray 9. Alanis Morrisette 10. The Police 11. U2 12. Michael Jackson 13. The Beatles
 What do you think? Who do you think should be added to our “Artists Who’ve Had Dramatic Transformations” List? Tell us your opinion in the comments below. If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • Sweetwater Gearfest 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y • London 2019 Meet Up Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Kapailine Earrings (Paris, France) • John Fluevog Shoes (Toronto, ON) • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54 ♣ Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to stalk B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • Youtube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • Soundcloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • Soundcloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 62 Hologram tours: yay or nay? People are filling up colosseums to see their favorite artists perform via holograms. With the passing of many of our greats, there seems to be an increase in the number of shows that feature hologram performers. We absolutely love the idea of celebrating the stage shows of those who have passed, so we discuss how this may be the way to keep their legacies alive. (If you’d prefer to view to the podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/77TyBEyVyO8 ) Here’s a Billboard Magazine online post that is part of the foundation for this episode: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7717042/musical-holograms-history-dead What do you think? Would you pay stadium money to see your favorite deceased artists play in a hologram performance? ---------------------------------------------------------- If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/2NMPCs8 And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. UPCOMING: • Sweetwater Gearfest 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y • London 2019 Meet Up Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes (Austin, Tx) Eyewear • Apple Watch • John Fluevog Shoes • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • Photo by Amber Lamoreaux from Pexels Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass ♣ Alesis Speakers ♣ Logic Pro X ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera ♣ GoPro Hero 5 MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to stalk B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : ¥ Blog: http://www.bloomingprejippie.com ¥ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp ¥ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Youtube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie ¥ Soundcloud (podcast): https://soundcloud.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Soundcloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie ¥ Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2NMPCs8 ¥ Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Gab & Jam Episode 61: “Old Town Road” Number One for 8 Weeks?! This one is hot off the presses. Everywhere we look, we see folks sharing—and, more importantly, listening—to Lil Nas X’s hit, “Old Town Road.” No matter how you feel about it as a musician/songwriter/artist, it has caught on like wildfire. What does that mean for those of us who create—and consume—music from now on? Check out our discussion. (If you prefer to listen, check out the podcast: ) Considerations: • Country genre??? • Is there an assumption that it took less talent? (took only half hour to make) • Impact on songwriters’ practices and what it takes to make a hit? • Country kerfuffle? o Resistance leads to support (Billy Ray Cyrus and our daughter) o Resistance leads to more hate? • Melody there? • “The inmates running the asylum?” • Weird example of the D.I.Y. Rock Star ethos • Appropriating cowboy culture?? What do you think? How do you feel about the massive success of this song? We’d love to hear about it. Tell us your opinion in the comments below. If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/2NMPCs8 And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin If you’d like show notes and to find out about other former and upcoming topics, be sure to go to http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe , so that you won’t miss anything. Here’s a Vulture blog post that is part of the foundation for this episode: https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-controversy-explained.html UPCOMING: • Sweetwater Gearfest 2019 Meet Up: http://bit.ly/2C30D6y • London 2019 Meet Up Mentioned/seen in video: • See Eyewear • Apple Watch • John Fluevog Shoes • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) • 80s Playlist (created for our daughter): https://apple.co/2WS2P8E Recorded with: ♣ iPhone 6s: ♣ MacBook Pro ♣ Final Cut Pro X ♣ Canon T6i ♣ Fender Bass: ♣ Alesis Speakers: ♣ Logic Pro X: ♣ Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: MUSIC: “Dragon Stump,” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) *There are affiliate links in this listing. If you order through this link, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. *This is an unsponsored post. #makersgonnamake #makegreatshit More Ways to stalk B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : ¥ Blog: http://www.bloomingprejippie.com ¥ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp ¥ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Youtube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie ¥ Soundcloud (podcast): https://soundcloud.com/bloomingprejippie ¥ Soundcloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie ¥ Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2NMPCs8 ¥ Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!