Article by Guster’s Adam Gardner |
Hey MySpace friends,I’ve posted a new submission by Adam Gardner, guitarist for the great band Guster, in my new dumbdrummer blog, at www.dumbdrummer.com.Remember, dumbdrummer is replacing my Mi... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:39:00 PST |
New articles posted at DUMBDRUMMER |
Hey readers,I've posted new pieces by John Munson and Jake Slichter in my new blog, dumbdrummer, at www.dumbdrummer.com.Remember, dumbdrummer is replacing my Mind Set blog on MySpace and all new artic... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:16:00 PST |
Mind Set Is Moving! |
Hey MS readers,I'm grateful that so many of you have found your way to my (almost) monthly Mind Set blog here for the past few years, and that you've been spreading the word about my articles. As you... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:23:00 PST |
The Art Of Selling Out: A conversation about money, reality, and creative integrity |
Eric's Introduction:For thousands of years, artists have made their livings creating works of art in the service of promoting something other than their own creative vision. Kings, emperors, religious... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:22:00 PST |
The Agony and the Ecstasy |
By Dave CampbellEric's introduction:Ten years ago this month, I decided to take on a drum student, so I placed an ad in a Minneapolis newspaper. I expected to get calls from parents wanting to sign th... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:55:00 PST |
In The Beginning, There Was The WORD |
by Todd BossEric's Introduction:Hey Mind Set readers. It's great to see your numbers growing! Thanks for your continued interest in the column and for spreading the word.I'm sorry for the irregulari... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:14:00 PST |
Be curious. Be playful. And remember to listen. Wisdom From A Genre Hopping Musician |
By Brian RoesslerEric's introduction:Bassist Brian Roessler is one of those rare musicians who floats easily from style to style, owning and performing each one as though it's the style he learned as ... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:18:00 PST |
Where YAt? |
By David StanochEric's Introduction:The process of learning to play an instrument can sometimes be overwhelming because striving to become a better drummer requires us to confront our limitations and ... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:47:00 PST |
Your Boyfriends A Musician? Honest reflections on life and love with a professional drummer |
By Amy AllenEric's introduction:Last month I asked my good friend, Chris Hesse, drummer for the famous rock band, Hoobastank, to take over the reigns of Mind Set and tell us what life is like as a roc... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:34:00 PST |
The Dreams & Delusions of Rock Stardom, By Chris Hesse |
Hey rockin' readers,I hope you're well.This month I've asked my good friend, Chris Hesse, the killer drummer from the famous rock band, Hoobastank, to give us a glimpse into the realities of 'making i... Posted by Eric Fawcett on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:47:00 PST |