How to Beat Creative Block: Lower the Stakes and Start Small
How to beat creative block, according to creativity coach Alon Ferency, starts with lowering the stakes. He tells Jeremy Van Wert that perfectionism and comparison stop people from starting, that a small sidestep can unstick a project, and that restarting with 15 or 20 minutes works better than waiting for inspiration or a grand plan.
What Does a Drum Tech Do? Life on Tour and Taking a Career Risk
What does a drum tech do? A drum tech tunes, sets up and looks after an artist's drums, then fixes problems during the show so the drummer can stay focused. On Mindful Mutiny, Mark Bennett, who has worked with Pink, Korn and Shinedown, explains the job, the risk that started his career and how he handles nerves and imposter syndrome.