Timeless advice for creators
The life of a creator can feel lonely. But you are part of a long history and thriving community of creators—writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists. In these articles, I share examples, principles, and frameworks to help you become a better creator. Sign up to get these sent to your email each week.
How I Convert My Lecture Courses to Video
It can be difficult to know how to convert your live lecture courses to an online video course. In this video I share my approach to dividing lectures into short, manageable chunks for students. Then I show you exactly how I sequence these short videos into a "playlist" in the course website.
Three Levels of Video Editing for University Professors [Video Tutorial]
In this video, I explain three levels of video editing that university professors should understand: basic, intermediate, and advanced. I explain each level, what skills you will need, and which level you should use in in your classes.
This Is the Way
Things worth doing take sacrifice. One reminder of the principle of sacrifice comes from The Mandalorian, a television series in the Star Wars universe. As the story begins, it follows a mysterious, helmeted character called "Mando." At first Mando seems like a ruthless, lone warrior,
How to Identify Potential Mentors, for Music Professionals
There are few resources in your career more valuable than a trusted mentor. In this post I will share with you:
- What is a mentor, who needs one, and why?
- Two short quizzes (one question each) that will give you my personalized recommendations for where to look for your next potential mentor, based on your career stage and situation.