Forget about acquiring new people. If you service your audience they will get you new fans.

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

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

It's a privilege to play music fora living. Even more, it's a privilege to have an audience. Respect that.

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.

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

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.