For many of us running is an essential, if unwanted, part of our lives. We’re constantly reminded about the need to exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle, and one of the simplest and most accessible sports to take part in is jogging.
Just like with any long creative project, when you’re making an album, one of the main challenges you’ll face is finding the motivation to stick with it through the tough times, and actually get the work done.
Music’s ability to alter moods is well documented. We can find comfort, motivation and inspiration in the music we listen to, and this is one of the reasons why we form such a deep connection to music we love.
Most amateur musicians dream of being able to live off their music, and of taking the leap from keen amateur to professional.
I’ve recently been doing a lot of travelling, and the thing that’s made the endless departure lounge waits, crawling traffic jams, and endless train journeys tolerable, is making music on the go.