Author: J.P. Kallio

Sharing the art

I have had this plan growing at the back of my head for a while, there is a room somewhere at the back of my head hidden where there is a constant board meeting going on without me knowing anything…

Letter to my local music store

In the past decade and a half, us musicians have become to embrace online shopping. In the beginning we were hesitant. But when the prices became so competitive, we realised the purchases of electronic and mechanical equipment online made a…

On Songwriting part 10

Here’s a big thing that changed my songwriting. I realised that people don’t necessarily want to hear songs about me. It is natural starting point for us songwriters to write about our selves, and I still from time do it…

I Believe

As my songs go I think this week’s song “I Believe” is little bit lighter in subject… for me 😉 This song talks about the complex issue of happiness. It took me a long time to learn that it is…

Quick tip 109 Have a voice

Have you ever searched the net for interviews of your favourite artists? You wanted to hear their thoughts, their views and their stories. True fans rarely just settle for the music, even though it is important. We want to know…