I recently traveled to the U.S. from my current home of Querétaro Mexico, and I must admit to being a little nervous about the trip. My nervousness was based in part on my history with border crossings. For context, my full name was once referred to by a border agent as, "the trifecta of common Latin names." I've been subjected to additional screening lines and the backrooms at land borders and airports. As you might guess, the current climate of immigration and deportations added to my...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday! How are you? Doing anything musical this weekend? Here's another new episode for your weekend listening pleasure. 326 Anmara - Music Funding Success: From $150,000 in Grants to Record Deal 🎙 Music funding has been transformative for Anmara, with the Virginia-based singer-songwriter securing over $150,000 through grants, crowdfunding, and her recent Chrome City Records deal. In this episode, Anmara shares her approach to financing her music career, from winning a prestigious...
30 days ago • 1 min read
In part one of our “Staying Strong on the Road” series, I shared my shoulder injury story and the foundation of movement for touring musicians—why bodyweight exercise makes sense and a 15-minute morning mobility routine to start your day right. Today, I’ll build on that foundation with more comprehensive strategies. Reading time: 3 minutes 👓 The 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout Sometimes you need more than just morning mobility—especially after sedentary travel days when your body craves more...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey there, How are you balancing technology and wellness in your music career these days? Is there such a need? Well, I’ve been exploring both fronts and want to share some insights with you. Before I dive in, I want to acknowledge that Liner Notes has been rather technology-focused lately. This won’t be my continued focus moving forward. I’ll instead cover a mix of topics for you. Reading time: 4 minutes 👓 This edition will cover AI tools for musicians and how to stay healthy on the road....
2 months ago • 4 min read