Blog Entries by Year

By Year: 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 before that
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2020

New Music: Ordinary Man with lyrics May 29, 2020
Travis Picking Lesson including downloadable pattern graphics May 28, 2020
New Music – Take Your Cares Away April 22, 2020
Virtual Songsalive! Workshop: The Proactive Songwriter April 7, 2020
Creating Reaper Project Templates: Video Tutorial March 17, 2020
Mock-outrage about the Psuedo-panic and Other Corona-thoughts March 16, 2020
How to setup a MIDI drum click track in Reaper March 2, 2020
Video Tutorial – Using Google Maps & Docs to Plan a Tour February 21, 2020
Throw Away The Box Songwriting Tips February 18, 2020
“How do you do that?” Some Songwriting Tips February 18, 2020
Writer Write… or do they? February 14, 2020
Throw Away The Box Podcast – where I’ve been and goals January 15, 2020
New Song: Most of What I’ve Got January 7, 2020
Episode 6 Music, Writing, and Video Updates Plus a Lesson About Getting Your Music In Front of People January 7, 2020

2019

Recording with Reaper and teaching others the same December 13, 2019
The Road I See (songs in progress) August 29, 2019
Episode 5 Interview with Jose Luis Morales August 27, 2019
Episode 4 Broken Cell Phone, Peace & Focus August 13, 2019
Episode #3 Art as a Serious Profession August 6, 2019
Throw Away The Box #2 Coffee… and a little bit more July 31, 2019
Throw Away The Box #1 – origin story July 29, 2019
Everyday Lies at the Neutra in Silverlake July 10, 2019
Imposter’s Syndrome (& well-intentioned friends) June 4, 2019
Song: Making Peace with the War May 16, 2019
My Morning Routine: 15 Minutes of Learning May 7, 2019
Lonely Mile Man and Diana video from the Rock & Roll Pizza show April 12, 2019
New Music – The Path – a folk song April 1, 2019
Forays into Photography – hawks, a nest, and more March 29, 2019
How to Create Transparent Images for Merch Using Microsoft Publisher March 25, 2019
Giving a workshop on Google Apps – includes video March 7, 2019
Do It Yourself Recording: Using Reaper for Songwriters January 14, 2019

2018

Giuliani’s Twitter Conspiracy – idiocy & ignorance or incitement December 7, 2018
About Confidence: Feedback, Preparation, & Performing November 29, 2018
Updates and About Updates November 28, 2018
Song: Horses and the Honky Tonk October 10, 2018
FAR-West Conference and Songwriters in Los Angeles October 10, 2018
Abuse vs Anatomy: Penises Are Not The Problem September 29, 2018
Today’s Presentation and a Casual One Sheet September 12, 2018
Frustration Fueled Fitness August 31, 2018
Writing for Pay August 28, 2018
Geographically Untethered Income – thoughts of working from anywhere August 14, 2018
How NOT To Talk To Teens July 25, 2018
Everything I Thought I’d Never Wanted – a country song June 19, 2018
Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It June 6, 2018
Lines: Drawn, Imagined, Crossed, Erased May 30, 2018
Of Chicago, Family, Music, Cancelled Flights, and Good Attitudes May 20, 2018
Loosening the Screws With Morning Pages Journaling May 11, 2018
Creators & Critics and Who Do You Allow In Your Head? May 9, 2018
An Arrogant Rehearsal – the band April 25, 2018
Google Drawings – Free Images for Creators March 27, 2018
Song – Baby I’ll Crawl March 2, 2018
Presentation: Cloud-based Team Collaboration Tools & Strategies for PMI Los Angeles February 11, 2018
I Wanna Date a Millennial February 7, 2018
File Under: Networking Like a Borg January 29, 2018
Acoustic Patio with Jeff Kossack and Friends January 28, 2018

2017

A Poem for the Dream Doers December 26, 2017
Why I write songs and about being an artist December 8, 2017
New Song – Marie with lyrics November 27, 2017
Audio Recorded After Waking From Two Dreams October 19, 2017
Sleeping with Prostitutes October 14, 2017
Advice to President Trump on Being Called a Moron October 6, 2017
Presentation: The Entrepreneurial Careerist – proactive and creative professional growth September 28, 2017
Throw Away The Box September 5, 2017
Music: Emiko hosting Live at the 85 featuring ME!!! August 22, 2017
Owl Let You Know When I’m Ready to Go August 12, 2017
Song: Family Man August 3, 2017
The Boundaries and Benefits of Working From Home August 3, 2017
Career Plans in Los Angeles July 21, 2017
Say Yes To Me – a song July 7, 2017
Ascott Hills Park Fire on July 2nd, 2017 July 3, 2017
For the love of dolphins – literally July 2, 2017
BAMD – Boring and Mundane Disorder (revisited) July 2, 2017
Behind the Scenes at a LinkedIn Design Team Meeting June 27, 2017
IT Professionals: Shopping list are not the same as a recipe June 23, 2017
Booking House Concerts June 21, 2017
Tech Tip: A more productive way to share information using Google Drive June 19, 2017
Recap: A Roadmap for Online Presence and Digital Promotion for Songwriters June 13, 2017
Case-study: Implementing a mesh campus WiFi network June 2, 2017
Workshop: The Digital Songwriter – Tools & Techniques to Boost Your Online Presence May 26, 2017
Poem: A Mother’s Day Tribute May 13, 2017
Of Geese and Boots and The Front Page April 30, 2017
The Lie and The Truth About NOT Giving a F*CK! April 23, 2017
Facebook Live Streaming – S is for Song March 10, 2017
Workshop: Cloud-based Collaboration and Communication PMI-North LA County February 9, 2017
Too Early for Whiskey (so I’m starting with wine) January 10, 2017
Manifesto, Mantra, & Mandates for 2017 January 2, 2017

2016 (top)

Thoughts on wanting 2016 to end December 28, 2016
A Childhood Crush and 36 Years To Understanding December 6, 2016
Which one of you brought down the Internet… again? October 24, 2016
The day after that… thoughts on post election humanity October 21, 2016
Song – Can’t Let Her Go October 20, 2016
Reckless performed at the Camarillo Public Library September 30, 2016
Notes to The Girl: Tips for the Best Week Possible September 20, 2016
Mom September 5, 2016
The downtown LA reality show and “These arms are for hugging, not Hitting!” July 29, 2016
Can We Stop Circling the Wagons? July 8, 2016
The Joy of Peanut Butter June 14, 2016
Why I’m Glad I Lost Everything and other thoughts about the flood June 11, 2016
Playing the Songsalive Songwriter Showcase Orange County June 9, 2016
If Mom Were President – a poem for Mother’s Day (and more) May 8, 2016
Happiness from my perspective May 6, 2016
Anything but Apathy May 1, 2016
Cure My Lonely (tonight) April 24, 2016
“Bound” – a wedding song for a friend March 31, 2016
My Thoughts on VD – Valentine’s Day February 14, 2016
The Tide – praying that a full moon bring the tide back to me February 9, 2016
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Entry – Never February 1, 2016

2015 (top)

Fitness, Focus, and Your Career December 23, 2015
Sunrise & Sedona – Story behind the song December 15, 2015
Does your heart still leap? December 11, 2015
On turning 50 and the non-celebration of birthdays December 10, 2015
The Music Entrepreneur Podcast interview December 9, 2015
Cloud-based Project Management and The Project Management Blues (a song) December 7, 2015
New Music Project and Upcoming Performances October 25, 2015
My Songwriter Press Kit October 21, 2015
Songwriters and bands should NOT pay to play in Los Angeles October 13, 2015
Beaux knows business development October 11, 2015
Songwriting tips plus dissecting a song line by line October 10, 2015
Sleeping at the coffeehouse October 7, 2015
The Blessing of Knowing The Burden of Believing September 16, 2015
Why I stopped selling digital marketing and how you can fix your social media September 9, 2015
Enjoy Every Sandwich August 24, 2015
Public Speaking Advice: begin with a story, end with a song July 1, 2015
Vibrators, Bank Robbery, and Proof of God June 17, 2015
One Night – the story behind the song… or using Google Maps for inspiration June 15, 2015
Of Weddings and Love Songs June 1, 2015
Everything I Thought I Never Wanted (story and song) May 19, 2015
Notes to the Girl – Everyday Moments May 15, 2015
Kind words and soul suckers May 4, 2015
Damn Fool Heart of Mine April 14, 2015
Social Media Workshop on YouTube April 4, 2015
Music for you to listen to and pirate.. er.. download with permission February 15, 2015
Keynote in Wisconsin and a Workshop in Ventura February 5, 2015
Morning Girl – the story behind the song January 9, 2015

2014 (top)

United Airlines demonstrates a change of heart December 21, 2014
I’m Leaving Facebook after January 1st December 20, 2014
Songwriters, the New Music Business, and Myths Musicians Believe December 5, 2014
Love You Bold – song, video, and the pup November 19, 2014
Highway – a song about reclaiming your dreams October 28, 2014
Adding Rollover Buttons to your WordPress Website October 3, 2014
Creating website buttons quickly using Microsoft Publisher VBA September 29, 2014
Where I Belong – a song about overcoming adversity September 23, 2014
Number three graduates from basic and hiking past challenges September 3, 2014
Facebook Messenger – Security, Privacy, and the Real Conversation September 2, 2014
How to Use Google Drive to Record With Musicians Across The Internet August 19, 2014
America, Root Beer, & Racism….. and grace July 3, 2014
Thanks Dad June 15, 2014
Some Pho-King Music – pun unavoidable May 21, 2014
I wanna see my face on the cover March 10, 2014
I Want To Be Fearless Again March 8, 2014
Valentine’s Day – a song for the broken hearted February 11, 2014
The many things I don’t do well January 29, 2014
Thank you Pete Seeger for teaching me guitar January 29, 2014
Find the AMAZING January 27, 2014
You did your best and other lies January 20, 2014
I’m Here – a sweet love song January 4, 2014
2014 – My Year in Preview January 2, 2014
The Resolution Farce January 1, 2014

2013 and before (top)

Is Reverbnation a good social networking site for musicians? December 8, 2013
Paul Walker’s death and the potential tragedy December 1, 2013
Pulse Infomatics Quickbooks Integration Postcard November 11, 2013
Why you and I should be using YouTube more November 7, 2013
Wishes, Wants, and Needs October 28, 2013
Workshops at The Independent Music Conference October 6, 2013
Action Beats Analysis Every Time October 6, 2013
I Like Totally Like You and other Facebook Lies September 15, 2013
Something Like Love and Everything Like Beautiful July 22, 2013
Why LinkedIn Endorsements are like bad garage sales July 22, 2013
My child saved my flier design July 1, 2013
Father’s Day 2013 June 16, 2013
Change “Look at Me” to “Learn From Me” June 12, 2013
What Tomatoes Can Teach Us About Encouragement June 3, 2013
Problem Finders versus Problem Solvers May 29, 2013
[Friday Recap] Being myself and being creative May 10, 2013
My book gets some reviews.. both bad and good, plus other stuff May 7, 2013
Of Ragamuffins, Daughters, and Being Offensive May 2, 2013
What do you do Matt? April 26, 2013
A personal discussion about fear and failure April 11, 2013
The Band is getting out on the town – upcoming performances April 5, 2013
Tread lightly on their souls and how we see criticism March 19, 2013
Live Streaming for Writing, Speakers, Musicians, and Other Creatives March 17, 2013
The Ballad of Walking Matt and lessons from the road February 5, 2013
Creating a songwriter or band press kit. Microsoft Publisher and transparent overlay image January 23, 2013
Pulling Ponytails – a song about boys teasing girls January 21, 2013
Songwriter and Band Press Kit January 21, 2013
Keynotes and workshops for career & professional development, I.T. departments, business innovation & creativity, and more… January 21, 2013
Professional musicians, entrepreneurship, primadonna singers, and why you are stuck in your career January 18, 2013
New song download – Damn Fool Heart of Mine January 1, 2013
Brilliant And is superior to Brilliant But December 11, 2012
Give Away The Farm and Build Your Brand December 3, 2012
Is the world ending, or worse, is it your dream? November 27, 2012
It’s On! and The Heart of the Child November 15, 2012
How do I get my book published? Part 4 – Your Blog November 12, 2012
Note to my daughter (and to you) on election day November 6, 2012
I’m streaming live with Concerts, Coaching, Coffee, and Conversations November 6, 2012
What happened to TheSongwriterOnline.com? November 5, 2012
Beaux and the frisbee – fun and passionate! November 5, 2012
How to Put Together a Rational Content Strategy for Winning Business November 2, 2012
Facebook and Political Rants… Why You Should Not!! October 29, 2012
How do I get my book published? Part 3 – Street Cred! October 22, 2012
How Do I Get My Book Published? Part 2 October 9, 2012
If you had 12 months to get something done October 3, 2012
The girl turns 14 and being a father October 1, 2012
How Do I Get My Book Published? Part 1 October 1, 2012
Learn how to blog with WordPress September 25, 2012
Social Networking Etiquette or Please Keep Your Tongue out of my Mouth September 19, 2012
Are you networking properly September 19, 2012
A writer defined, our search for the silver bullet, and stroking the muse… September 19, 2012
FREE Webinar – 12 Weeks to Profitable Consulting September 18, 2012
Music and Lyrics to This Star-Spangled Life of Mine September 11, 2012
Pizza, Sauce, and Rock & Roll September 6, 2012
Songwriter Video blog – consolidating, concert, and Ikea shelves August 27, 2012
Performing in Ventura to benefit the hungry of Ventura County August 20, 2012
Songwriter Video Blog about recording, collaboration, and live video July 12, 2012
Rolling Your Own… house concert tour I mean July 9, 2012
Noel Ramos assumes role of manager for Songwriter Matthew Moran and RRAMCO July 3, 2012
Genuine Interest Is The Killer Marketing Tool July 1, 2012
Video blog #4 Upcoming show in Ventura plus other topics… May 16, 2012
Video blog #2 about sailing, songwriting, and an introduction to escape April 25, 2012
Escape a Jimmy Buffett tribute island song April 25, 2012
Acoustic Performance at The Tribal Café in Los Angeles April 5, 2012
Songwriting Notes – experimental versus listenable April 3, 2012
Recap from Las Vegas and Salt Lake.. Performances, workshops, and Haunted Hotels April 2, 2012
A love Song “Next Song” by Matt Moran February 28, 2012
Independent Music Conference recap and Team Matt grows January 16, 2012
Social Media Suicide or Who You Cannot Be Online January 9, 2012
This Star-spangled Life of Mine – a tribute to the troops November 15, 2011
Matt Moran Band Elks Lodge in Canoga Park, Friday October 28 October 24, 2011
Don’t Waste Your Time, The Ugly Truth About Social Media October 24, 2011
Presskit updates for songwriter Matt Moran and the band October 16, 2011
Original Music – All I Want Is Everything performed live at The Talking Stick September 27, 2011
Dangerous Girl live performance video Butler’s Coffee in Palmdale September 12, 2011
Manage your social media activity more easily with Firefox tab groups September 1, 2011
Why and how I use artistdata and why you should too August 23, 2011
I knew this once and I know it again August 23, 2011
Helping Musicians Grow Their Music Business August 19, 2011
Roots & Roll – Palmdale, Ventura, & Los Angeles August 11, 2011
The Studio, The Stage, and Elsewhere August 1, 2011
Lyrics – Too Early for Whiskey August 1, 2011
The May 19th newsletter May 20, 2011
A few gigs coming up May 10, 2011
Matt Moran Band in Simi Valley on April 2, 2011 March 29, 2011
Matt Moran Band Reviewed in Music Connection Magazine March 16, 2011
The press kit plus work in the studio February 14, 2011
Matt Moran Band lite at The Big Buddha Lounge January 30, 2011
Matt Moran Band at The Deer Lodge in Ojai, Feb 4, 2011 January 29, 2011
Song Story – All I Want is Everything January 17, 2011
Sex, Drugs, and Crossover? January 13, 2011
2011, The Band, The Plan, and You! January 5, 2011
Speeding into 2011–performances and recording. November 8, 2010
For the set list: Slam Shut – lyrics, story, and video October 21, 2010
Palmdale, Simi Valley, and beyond October 5, 2010
A couple videos from last week’s show September 28, 2010
Updates – shows, Jim Pipkin, plus.. September 19, 2010
CD Label and Postcard September 12, 2010
FREE Music From Matt Moran August 25, 2010
The economics of FREE music August 18, 2010
Tour News plus a few videos July 6, 2010
How to book House Concerts – roll your own June 29, 2010
Touring – Music, Social Media & Business Workshops, Hosts, and Sponsors June 22, 2010
Couple songs with my band June 14, 2010
First Gig With the Band May 28, 2010
Behind the Song: American Dream by Matthew Moran May 23, 2010
Songwriter and Social Media updates April 3, 2010
Matt Moran @ Songsalive! Showcase San Francisco March 29, 2010
Matthew Moran – Sounds Like Life Newsletter – April 2010 March 29, 2010
New song, Still Gone – songwriter Matthew Moran March 16, 2010
March newsletter and new music March 10, 2010
New Digital Music Downloads March 1, 2010
Bookings, cancelations, house concerts, and more February 22, 2010
Songwriter: Story Behind the Song – Decision Road February 17, 2010
Show cancelled by outside forces February 6, 2010
Songwriter Newsletter – schedule updates February 4, 2010
Songwriter – Las Vegas Workshop and Performance January 12, 2010
A review of video streaming for songwriters January 11, 2010
Schedule updates and streaming video January 5, 2010
Workshop for songwriters Las Vegas – Jan. 18, 2010 December 22, 2009
Songwriter Merchandise – t-shirt designs December 22, 2009
Songwriter Matt Moran at Priscilla’s in Burbank December 16, 2009
American Dream – About The Song December 15, 2009
House concerts, showcases, workshops, and new music December 7, 2009
Songwriting – a new song by Matthew Moran December 3, 2009
Can I Be Your Opening Act plus. . . November 24, 2009
House Concert information, a showcase this Tuesday, plus much more November 16, 2009
New tune – A Little Bit of Everything from Youtube November 12, 2009
Newsletter – Songwriting, I love it, I hate it November 7, 2009
Performing Songwriter – Of CD Titles and Bands October 24, 2009
House Concert How To October 13, 2009
I’m forming a band – San Fernando Valley October 12, 2009
Song Title vs Song Title – The Battle is On October 8, 2009
Ch-ch-ch-changes – more music faster October 8, 2009