Black Belt Music Academy

Any little monkey's around watching what you do? Any BIG monkey's watching what you do?! Do what I say, not what I do! But really, we know we should 'lead by example.' In this episode I remember why I have to be the best version of my-self that I can be. It takes practice and work and growth everyday. It takes making growth and self-improvement a DAILY habit. A practice. A ritual. When I slip, how fast do I get back up and on that horse? What kind of attitude do I display during my failures and setbacks? Who might be taking their cues from ME? I have two little monkeys at home. How about you?

Piano? Drums? Guitar? Sax? Flute? Triangle? Multi-instrumentalist? Find Your Flow!

Have you ever wanted to do something but felt it was out of reach? Maybe it's too late to start? You're too old? Too tired? Too...? Teaching music for many years, I would hear from parents all the time how they wish they could still play their instrument, but, they feel like it's too late to start back up. Croix felt that way once; he wanted to run a marathon but feared he was too old, he didn't run at all, how was he supposed to complete a full MARATHON?!... But, the idea stuck with him. Before he knew it he had run his first marathon! Then, before the world knew it, "The Marathon Man" had been born! Croix has run back-to-back marathon's across the United States! In this interview Croix shares his story to inspire you to "Dream Big Act Big"!!

BANDS! ARTISTS! Do you ever wish that you had a list of fans willing to buy your music every time you put out a single or album?! What if you knew that you had a loyal following that would come out to support you at all of your shows?! How do you take the following that you already have and grow it? How do you build stronger relationships with your fans so that they are even more excited to support you and your music? In this episode Robert Skrob shares valuable insights into building a business using methods that you maybe never thought of as it relates to music and art. Let me know what you think!!!

Why are routines important? What if you don't have a routine, what would your day look like? Hectic? Chaotic? Would you ever get anything done? What about kids, do they need a routine? Some parents are probably more open and less structured while others are at the opposite end of the spectrum and are more structured and regimented. How can having consistency help you and your kids achieve more long term goals? In what way might you be able to start teaching your kid...s about having a routine? Do you have a regular "practice time" for you or your child to practice music? Do you have a regular homework time? This kind of consistency turns into a routine. A routine is kind of a series of habits that you already know the order of. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle What are you in the habit of doing? What habits make up your routine? In this article discover how you can get the house cleaned while teaching your kids some valuable lessons about routine!