If you intend on building a solid career, it's best to not worry about the major label approach. It's a trade-off that most true artists shouldn't have to make.

These kids know so much these days, and are bigger, stronger and quicker mentally. We just have to find out how to use it for good and not evil.

I have friends with deals, both major and indie, and the ones on majors never seem as happy, and quite frankly aren't making music as strong as those on independents.

Man, I wouldn't know where to begin on education reform, but one thing we have to do is add teacher accountability WITHOUT stressing standardized test scores.

Anytime you have to sacrifice your art, or integrity, it's a bad deal, no matter what they're offering.

I was taught from a young age that as a teacher, especially a male, you are to never be alone with a female, or even a male student.

In general, being independent is so liberating, you get to create without someone looking over your shoulders.