Artists are tuning forks. Their goal is to create resonance in the audience.

When done right, music should breathe, be alive. It's not about getting it perfect, it's about capturing lightning in a bottle.

Inspiration comes from displacement. Get out of your comfort zone, the rewards are legion.

People say they want shorter, but really want something that rivets them. They've got endless time for great.

Keep making music.. Keep improving your music.. If there's no viral action on your music, you're just not good enough. Don't get mad at the audience, get mad at yourself. Either give up or get better.

There's very little greatness in this world, but in the crucible of quality there's a special corner reserved for Van Halen.

The music business will be revitalized by musicians, not the labels or Live Nation. When the musicians decide to put music first, instead of money, the public will flock to the fruits and the scene will be healthy again.