The creative person’s life is filled with flipsides. For every muse that inspires us, we have to work like a mule to bring the idea to life. For all the moments where our belief in our ideas is unshakable, there are other moments where the monkeys of self-doubt take over inside our heads. It can be exhausting and confusing and can drain the joy from the journey, as artist John Armato writes in the following treasure trove of hard-earned advice:          The Essential Lessons of Beginnings and Endings, Vulnerability and Conviction I’ve been a musician longer than … Continue reading Artist to Artist: Share With Conviction