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Music as a Gift to Songwriter

Songwriting is a funny thing. You’d think that you sit down and write music that reflects how the writer is feeling at the moment. And that is what happens some of the times. But other times depending on where the fingers fall on the fretboard, music pops out totally different …

November 3, 2020 November 3, 2020 Ari's Diary / For Musicians / Life Insights  inspiration / Songwriting
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My Father’s Journey

My father died 14 years ago from yesterday. He was 61. He was the youngest of 5 children, but 9 years younger than his closest sibling. He felt like his parents did not pay much attention to him, and that he was raised by the wife of his oldest brother. …

August 25, 2020 August 25, 2020 Ari's Diary  journey / Parenting
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Art Saves the World

Art saves the world. I honestly believe that. Politics divide people but art unites them. “That’s one of the great things about music. You can sing a song to 85,000 people and they’ll sing it back for 85,000 different reasons.” – Dave Grohl Rock stars can get up on stage …

August 22, 2020 August 22, 2020 Ari's Diary / For Musicians  Dave Grohl / John Lennon
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One Toe in Bliss

This is exciting. I am starting to get glimpses of what it’s like to feel bliss. My 4-week break turned out to be a period in which I was told 😅 to learn how to simply “be” and not put so much value on “do.” I encountered then processed and …

August 16, 2020 August 16, 2020 Ari's Diary / Life Insights  bliss
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Making a Difference Is a Win-Win

I want to make a difference. “Oh golly there he goes again,” you may be thinking. I would, too, if I saw someone say that, so I am with you — you have my full permission. What kind of goody-two-shoes would say that straight faced? But I will be honest. …

August 15, 2020 August 15, 2020 Ari's Diary  Cloud Cult / King's X / SHEL / Toad the Wet Sprocket / U2
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