Sound Bites

Hello,

This is the fourth installment of Sound Bites.

Sound Bites- quality information in bite-size pieces is for anyone in or associated with the music industry who is in the pursuit of quality in all areas of their lives. I have received great praise throughout my life for my ability to find the most accurate, succinct and quality information pertaining to products, experiences, fun facts, you name it. With my affinity for research and the ability to compile the best of the best out there, I feel compelled to share my wealth of knowledge. Because I value your time, the intention of this newsletter is to share my findings with you on a routine basis in digestible and curated morsels. Check out this week’s findings below!

Music I’ve Been Listening To:

Ellen Andersson Quartet- I’ll Be Seeing You : ‘S Wonderful

My Everyday Backpack:

Triple Aught Design – Axiom 18

A well thought-out and meticulously designed backpack is an incredible tool. When NASA launches something into outer space every detail is taken into consideration. Why? Because the stakes are exceedingly high while tolerances and margins for error are very low. Triple Aught Design might not be launching rockets into space but they are putting the same degree of detail and consideration into their products. In engineering circles, “000,” or “triple-aught” refers to the three zeroes found in 1/1000th-inch tolerances — or rather, the gold standard for manufacturing precision. Any company with an eye for that degree of detail and a passion for military-spec is the perfect recipe for products that are nothing short of bulletproof. The Axiom 18 backpack has been my everyday carry for a little over a year and I am still over the moon about it.

Every backpack is not a good fit for everyone but I feel that everyone could benefit from a good backpack. If you don’t feel this bag is the one for you but want to find the one that is, check out Caryology. This is the best bag blogger I’ve found and they have bag research on lockdown.

Cons:

• The laptop compartment is a snug fit for my MacBookAir. If you carry a laptop that is larger than a 13” I would recommend considering the big brother the Axiom 24which the website says can accommodate a 15” laptop.

Most Effective Dog Collar I Have Found:

Halti OptiFit Headcollar

The Halti headcollar was recommended to me by a phenomenal dog trainer named Matt Bisner @mattbeisner. He is the owner of The Zen Dog @thezendogla and is leading the pack on cutting edge training techniques.

If you take your animal companion on two moderate walks every day for twenty minutes you are walking over eight hundred miles a year with your dog, but who is walking whom? The contributing factors that lead to a balanced and relaxed walk in my experience go much deeper than any physical product can offer. Our animal companions are a direct reflection of our energy. Energy is the one language that every species on the planet speaks. If we are engaging with our animals when we are out of balance they are going to mirror this to us, regardless of any harness or collar we put on them. Because of the energetic variables in the equation I’ll go on record and say there is no fix all product out there. However, a great product like the Halti OptiFit Headcoller can be an extremely effective tool that can help temper your dog’s tendency to pull and support any internal work you do. This will bring you one step closer to a more balanced walk with your dog.

I would recommend pairing it with the Halti Training Lead. I like the Halti training lead the best for it’s versatility and flexibility of use. I have also used the OptiFit with a variety of other leads and all of them paired without any issue.

Pros:

• Better control over the walk giving you the confidence to remain relaxed and balanced on your walks which your dog will sense and respond to
• Small, compact design unlike a lot of other harnesses on the market
• Great value for your money at a price point of around $13.00

Cons:

• The process of putting on and taking off the lead is more involved than a standard dog lead and there might be an adjustment period for you and your dog.

My Business:

Source Science Sound– Helping musicians, bands, and artists do what they love and love what they do. Even in pursuing what I loved in life it still left me feeling unfulfilled. I also know through years of talking with many of you that I’m not alone. Why does this happen? I’ve concluded that no matter what we pursue in life if we are not happy and fulfilled from within first, then anything we give our time and energy will be colored by our unfulfilment. Unfulfilment is the result of internal imbalance. Like a movie projector, any internal discontentment is projected onto our external experiences from the inside out. Our outside world is merely an effect of all of our combined thoughts, actions, and emotions we’re constantly feeling inside. By recentering yourself from within, the world outside of you will change automatically. What will this result in? People being magnetized to you when you walk in a room, it will lead to more gigs, standing out in auditions, feeling encouraged instead of discouraged to practice your instrument or given trade more, better relationships with the ones you love, and a renewed love for music and life. If you feel you are struggling through life’s obstacles and want to know how to overcome them in a way that is simple, streamlined and will shift your life in the most amazing ways please reach out to me. Do this by replying to this newsletter for more information about private sessions or ways I can help. Experience what others think isn’t possible in career, finances, and relationships. I will work with you or your bands to find a way to break through whatever your obstacles are and help you reconnect with the passion for music and life.

Please give me feedback by replying to this newsletter or messaging me on Instagram. Which sound bite did you resonate with most? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Let me know! You can also send a message to @sinatra_sound and put #SoundBites at the end.

Enjoy,

SS

Hello,

This is the third installment of Sound Bites.

Sound Bites- quality information in bite-size pieces is for anyone in or associated with the music industry who is in the pursuit of quality in all areas of their lives. I have received great praise throughout my life for my ability to find the most accurate, succinct and quality information pertaining to products, experiences, fun facts, you name it. With my affinity for research and the ability to compile the best of the best out there, I feel compelled to share my wealth of knowledge. Because I value your time, the intention of this newsletter is to share my findings with you on a routine basis in digestible and curated morsels. Check out this week’s findings below!

Music I’ve Been Listening To: What You Don’t Do : Lianne La Havas @liannelahavas

Website I’ve Been Frequenting: The Balance

If I had a nickel for every-time I was confused about finances, banking, budgeting, mortgages, investing, taxes, IRAs, HSAs, 401Ks, credit cards, debt reduction, insurance etc…I feel like I’d be a millionaire. The Balance has been a wealth of knowledge in my pursuit of financial growth. This website has been the best single source I have found to help further my pursuit of financial awareness and financial freedom. In addition to The Balance, which is personal finance focused, they also have a sister site, The Balance Small Business. Both of these sites have been worth every penny of my time. Weather you feel you are in-balance or out-of-balance with money I would bet my bottom dollar that the majority of you feel you have room for financial growth. This website can arm you with the information and actionable steps to break through whatever financial barriers you are currently confronted with.

App I’m Using Everyday : Veryfi– Expense Tracker and Receipt Capture

Veryfi streamlines expense tracking in a way that makes this an app I use everyday, multiple times a day. Expense tracking, receipt scanning and budgeting apps are a dime a dozen. They all fell short for me until I found Veryfi. The feature that really set it apart from it’s competitors are: it scans and processes the receipts in 3-5 seconds (This is largely do to the OCR scanning technology), the categorizing and processing of the data options, and their customer service. Veryfi also has a sepreate logbook app that pairs easily with the Veryfi expense tracker. I occasionally have technical issues with the app but their customer service has been top notch and has always sorted it out. They have a free 14 day trial as well as being able to schedule a free one-on-one demo to help you get jumped stated. For tracking receipts and expenses this app is the best I’ve found.

Wordplay I Got a Great Laugh From:

“Never trust an Atom, they make up everything”

• Deborah Silverman @debrasilverman_astrology

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Come get a tune-up. We tune our instruments on a daily basis to make sure all the parts of the instrument are resonating in harmony with each other. We do this so the instrument will perform optimally. How much are you tuning up your life? Sometimes it can feel difficult to gain clarity on the obstacles we are confronted with in so many areas of life. Relationships, financial, and vocation to name a few. Left unaddressed we carry that weight around with us creating blocks. As a result, we feel discord in our lives. This can show itself as feeling uninspired, feeling disconnected in how we create and perform in music or even as sickness and disease in our physical bodies. Don’t let this weight weigh you down any longer. Invest an hour and fifteen minutes of your time to unpack the baggage you’ve been carrying around and make a change. Together we will shed light on whatever your obstacles are. With clarity of understanding and actionable steps, you will leave resonating at a higher vibrational frequency than when you came in. Maximize your creative potential on and off stage and get back in-tune with the music of life.

My Business:

Source Science Sound– Helping musicians, bands, and artists do what they love and love what they do. Even in pursuing what I loved in life it still left me feeling unfulfilled. I also know through years of talking with many of you that I’m not alone. Why does this happen? I’ve concluded that no matter what we pursue in life if we’re not happy and fulfilled from within first then anything we give our time and energy will be colored by our unfulfilment. Unfulfilment is the result of internal imbalance. Like a movie projector, any internal discontentment is projected onto our external experiences from the inside out. Our outside world is merely an effect of all of our combined thoughts, actions, and emotions we’re constantly feeling inside. By recentering yourself from within the world outside of you will change automatically. What will this result in? People being magnetized to you when you walk in a room, it will lead to more gigs, standing out in auditions, feeling encouraged instead of discouraged to practice your instrument or given trade more, better relationships with the ones you love, and a renewed love for music and life. If you feel you are struggling through life’s obstacles and want to know how to overcome them in a way that is simple, streamlined and will shift your life in the most amazing ways please reach out to me. Do this by replying to this newsletter for more information about private sessions or ways I can help. Experience what others think isn’t possible in career, finances, and relationships. I will work with you or your bands to find a way to break through whatever your obstacles are to help you reconnect with the passion for music and life.

Please give me feedback by replying to this newsletter or messaging me on Instagram. Which finding is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Let me know! You can also send a message to @sinatra_sound and put #SoundBites at the end.

Enjoy,

SS

Hello,

This is the second installment of Sound Bites.

Sound Bites- quality information in bite-size pieces is for anyone in or associated with the music industry who is in the pursuit of quality in all areas of their lives. I have received great praise throughout my life for my ability to find the most accurate, succinct and quality information pertaining to products, experiences, fun facts, you name it. With my affinity for research and the ability to compile the best of the best out there, I feel compelled to share my wealth of knowledge. Because I value your time, the intention of this newsletter is to share my findings with you on a routine basis in digestible and curated morsels. Check out this week’s findings below!

Next Level Converse Chuck Taylors: Chuck Taylor ’70 Sneakerboots with Gore-Tex

What happens when you take gore-tex outdoor shoe technology and combine it with one of the most classic shoe styles of all time? The result is the Converse Chuck Taylor ’70 Sneakerboots. This pair of shoes is the perfect balance of style and rugged functionality. The gore-tex is the magic ingredient of these special edition Chucks. It makes this pair thrive when others just get by. The biggest pitfall I have found with every pair of Chucks I have owned is how they handled adverse weather conditions. I have put the gore-tex pair through their paces- I’ve submerged them in puddles and had food debris, latte, and smoothie spilled on them at my part-time job at Cafe Gratitude. This pair took everything I threw at them in stride. The best part about these shoes is when they got wet from walking in the rain. They practically cleaned themselves and kept my feet dry at the same time. The cost for these sweet kicks is double what you would pay for a regular pair of Chucks, but for more than double the value in durability and rigidity it is hugely worth the price.

Click Here for additional styles and sizes

Music I am Revisiting: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by WHAM!

This track has a feel-good vibe that permeates the whole body and makes you want to move. From baby mix tapes my aunt made me to the age of digital streaming I have heard this song a lot- more times than I care to count. After listening to a song so many times, my ear begins to hear and focus on different details of the music I didn’t previously notice. When I tuned into the bass playing, my ears perked up like a young guitar player hearing Jimi Hendrix for the first time. The bass line captured on this track was the kind of lightning in a bottle that would make anyone listening be on the edge of their seat with excitement. As a result, I wanted to dive deeper to learn more about who was behind the bold bass licks. His name is Deon Estus (Twitter @DeonEstus). I was not surprised when I learned that he was the understudy of the late, great Motown bass player James Jameson (click here to listen to his playing). Give this track a listen if you’ve never heard it or revisit it to see if you’re pickin’ up on what Deon is layin’ down.

Product I Use Every Day: Roost Computer Stand : (Click Here To Purchase)

It is no accident that this product raised over one million dollars for its Kickstarter campaign. When it comes to my computer set-up I like the flexibility and portability of a laptop. I also like looking at a desktop screen because I often catch myself hunching over my laptop. The Roost laptop stand is the perfect blend of both. This computer stand combined with a full-size keyboard and mouse gives me the experience of a desktop computer while still having the flexibility of using a laptop. Don’t have or want to purchase a keyboard or mouse? The other surprise use I discovered about this stand- it is perfect for watching your favorite movies or TV shows on your laptop. It works flawlessly in a variety of places; in the bed, on the ottoman of a couch and on top of my rack case. You could also couple it with a Bose soundlink mini or another Bluetooth speaker. This is an impressively satisfying experience with such a minimalistic set-up. It packs down to the footprint of a closed straightening iron that stores easily in my backpack wherever I go. The Roost computer stand is the best in its class and is an integral piece of my favorite computer set-up I’ve ever had.

Bonus: The show that brought me to testing this stand in every room of my apartment: Sense 8

Favorite In-Ear Monitor(IEM)/Headphone Case: 

Jerry Harvey Audio Signature IEM Case

This case is one of the best small purchases I have ever made. As a professional musician in-ear monitors have been an everyday carry item for me for sixteen plus years. Having a case that withstood the rigors of the road was the difference between damaged in-ears and still using the same pair I purchased sixteen years ago. The pelican case that came with my in-ears could probably survive an apocalypse but was bulky for the size of its contents. I knew there had to be another case out there that didn’t sacrifice rigidity while simultaneously shrinking the footprint. The Jerry Harvey IEM case has all of these features in spades. It is made of dimondyzed aluminum and is the size of a hockey puck with a little added thickness. This case was monumental in regaining some of the internal real estate of my backpack. The experience of taking out and putting away my buds is music to my ears as a result of this purchase. Whether you are carrying around in-ear monitors like me or any type of ear-bud headphones, this might be the last case you ever need to purchase.

Website I’m Enjoying: Expert Boxing

This website really helped me learn and understand as world-renowned coach Freddie Roach @freddieroach would say “The sweet science of boxing.” Between the website and complimentary YouTube channel, it covers every aspect of boxing. This website knocked me out with its vast amount of knowledge and helped me step into the ring with a balance of confidence and humility. It taught me about the sport and how to avoid or limit the rookie mistakes.  From finding the right gym and gear to technique and nutrition optimization, Expert Boxing is a wealth of in-depth information. The articles are lean with high-quality content while still being incredibly thorough. If you are looking to learn about boxing, this is the best reference source I’ve found.

My Business:

Source Science Sound– Helping musicians, bands, and artists do what they love and love what they do. Even in pursuing what I loved in life it still left me feeling unfulfilled. I also know through years of talking with many of you that I’m not alone. Why does this happen? I’ve concluded that no matter what we pursue in life if we’re not happy and fulfilled from within first then anything we give our time and energy will be colored by our unfulfilment. Unfulfilment is the result of internal imbalance. Like a movie projector, any internal discontentment is projected onto our external experiences from the inside out. Our outside world is merely an effect of all of our combined thoughts, actions, and emotions we’re constantly feeling inside. By recentering yourself from within the world outside of you will change automatically. What will this result in? People being magnetized to you when you walk in a room, it will lead to more gigs, standing out in auditions, feeling encouraged instead of discouraged to practice your instrument or given trade more, better relationships with the ones you love, and a renewed love for music and life. If you feel you are struggling through life’s obstacles and want to know how to overcome them in a way that is simple, streamlined and will shift your life in the most amazing ways please reach out to me. Do this by replying to this newsletter for more information about private sessions or ways I can help. Experience what others think isn’t possible in career, finances, and relationships. I will work with you or your bands to find a way to break through whatever your obstacles are to help you reconnect with the passion for music and life.

Please give me feedback by replying to this newsletter or messaging me on Instagram. Which finding is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Let me know! You can also send a message to @sinatra_sound and put #SoundBites at the end.

Enjoy,

SS

Hello,

If you are receiving this newsletter, our paths have crossed at some point and I felt this information could serve you.

I have been away from music for a while. Some of you I have connected with more recently but many of you I haven’t connected with in a long time. During this time away, I have ventured down a variety of roads leading to some of the most incredible growth and experiences to date of my entire life. These experiences have included but are not limited to relocating to Los Angeles, becoming a father, becoming a teacher at the Guided Light Healing School, becoming an entrepreneur, a lot of reading and researching about the areas of life I knew little about and a greatly expanded awareness of ways to access the full potential of this human experience. Why did I do all this? Because I knew on a visceral level that I had more to offer people. I knew if I stayed on the path I was on I was going to be limiting myself and how I could support and serve others. All of these pursuits have led to the creation of Source Science Sound and Sound Bites.

Newsletter:

Sound Bites- quality information in bite-size pieces is for anyone in or associated with the music industry who is in the pursuit of quality in all areas of their lives. This is the Maiden Voyage of this newsletter. I have received great praise throughout my life for my ability to find the most accurate, succinct and quality information pertaining to products, experiences, fun facts, you name it. With my affinity for research and the ability to compile the best of the best out there, I feel compelled to share my wealth of knowledge. Because I value your time, the intention of this newsletter is to share my findings with you on a routine basis in digestible and curated morsels. Check out this week’s findings below!

My Business:

Source Science Sound- sustainably helping musicians, bands, and artists do what they love and love what they do . Even in pursuing what I loved in life it still left me feeling unfulfilled. I also know through years of talking with many of you that I’m not alone. Why does this happen? I’ve cocluded that no matter what we pursue in life if we’re not happy and fulfilled from within first then anything you give your time and energy will be imprinted with the fullfillment or unfulfilment that you are projecting, like a movie projector, from the inside out. Our outside world is merely an effect of all of our combined thoughts, actions, and emotions we’re constantly feeling inside. By recentering yourself from within the world outside of you will change automatically. What will this result in? People being magnetized to you when you walk in a room, it will lead to more gigs, standing out in auditions, feeling encouraged instead of discouraged to practice your instrument or given trade more, better relationships with the ones you love, and a renewed love for music and life. If you feel you are struggling through life’s obstacles and want to know how to overcome them in a way that is simple, streamlined and wiil shift your life in the most amazing ways please reach out to me. Do this by replying to this newsletter for more information about a private sessions or ways I can help. I will work with you or your bands to find a way to breakthrough whatever your obstacles are to help you reconnect with the passion for music and life.

Music I’ve Been Enjoying: Takes All Time : Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles feturning Robert Randolph @coryhenry

Favorite Health Conscious Item:

Oatly Oat Milk : Click to see where you can find it near you

I have bought and tasted so many different kinds of milk. Everything from regular cow’s milk, goat’s milk, a variety of nut milk alternatives, and I even made my own almond blend for a while. Oatly Oat Milk is the perfect blend of health, taste, and convenience. This brand NAILED IT! I can’t recommend this enough.

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle: A lot of items have come and gone in my kitchen in the last two years but this one has remained. I love tea and if you really go deep with tea you know or will learn that the brewing temperatures and times can be critical in getting that perfect steep. This is what led me from boiling water on the stove to a digital electric kettle. The digital display gives you the ability to view, adjust, and set the water tempature in one-degree increments. It is also a mess-free way to boil water for quick meals like oatmeal or ramen noodles.

Book I’m Revisiting: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

I came across this book in a blog of one of my favorite places to shop Huckberry. This book completely shifted my way of thinking by helping me prioritize decluttering my life, which most importantly starts with decluttering your thoughts. Prompted by questions presented in this book, I have gained a deep understanding of what I value most and tools to streamline my life to align with what truly matters to me. This is a book I revisit often and find new insight every time I choose to pick it back up.

Product I’ve been Enjoying:

Squatty Potty (website) : This product has gained a lot of popularity and for good reason!  I have eliminated so much more easily and effortlessly since I started using this product. It felt like another gimmick but the science proves otherwise. When you sit on the toilet you are positioning your body in such a way that creates a kink in your colon, kinda like pinching a garden hose. When you use the squatty potty it raises your knees above your hips recreating the squatting position. This is the most optimal position to straighten out your colon and allows for improved elimination.

Bonus: Still a little gun shy? Try these tricks first. After you have gotten comfortable on the toilet and you are ready to eliminate bring your chest down to your knees and hold that position until you have released everything. This achieves a similar position for the colon in a different way. Or, use an old stack of magazines to elevate your knees above your hips. You can’t make this shit up

Please give me feedback by replying to this newsletter or messaging me on Instagram. Which above is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Let me know! You can also send a message to @sinatra_sound and put #SoundBites at the end so I can find it

Enjoy,

SS