No stream tomorrow Gong Gang, got some preparations to make for next week's NAMM show (which means there will also be no stream next week). Who's gonna be in Anaheim for the show?
Serious question: do you listen to your own music?
Like, do you enjoy your own songs as much or more than music from other artists?
I do!
I write the music that I think the world is missing, with all the stuff I like in it - it’s kind of like making myself a sandwich I want to eat.
It might seem narcissistic or something, but I think all musicians should make music they love that much, because otherwise, what's the point?
That's why I started How Songs Are Made - to help musicians to write songs they can love. And that's why, until this Wednesday, all my courses are on sale for half off - because I want to make it as easy as possible for you to have access.
To get the 50% off discount, use this code at checkout:
Today is a day that every company on earth is fighting for your attention and their slice of your budget.
I'm only here to ask you what your GOALS are.
I can't really compete with the Neural DSPs of the world - a new amp sim plugin will make your guitar sound awesome, and if you need one, or a new air fryer, today's when you're gonna get them cuz they're half off.
But does that align with your musical goals?
Another plugin might be just what you need to get the sound you're looking for - but it's not going to make your songs better.
What I offer, that no plugin company (or Black and Decker) can offer you is the stone-cold guarantee that money spent with me WILL make you a better songwriter.
I think you want better music to record through those plugins, and I want to help you make it this year. Why wait any longer? Isn't this the year you write the best songs of your life?
Apparently today is National Edge Day, so here's a screencap from the new music video of me on the edge.
I don't usually refer to myself as straight edge, for a number of reasons - first, people assume a lot of things (like I'm gonna be mad if they drink - I'm not, I genuinely do not care), and they feel some kind of judgement (they will immediately start telling me about their consumption habits and doing like a mea culpa), or that I think I'm somehow superior. Also, I have pretty much no connection to the hardcore scene from which that identity was born.
It's not my religion, it's not a political stance, it's just my personal choice.
But - for pretty much my entire life, I haven't drunk alcohol, smoked, or done recreational drugs. I don't think I'm better than anyone - but I do think I'm better OFF for it. My extended family has been plagued with alcoholism to a level that I could even see as a pretty young child, and I knew that if I wanted to do anything with my life, I was gonna have to stay away from it.
I've got
Shit. To. Do.
I think that the vast majority of people can partake in moderation, or even occasional excess, and be fine, maybe even better for it. There's no guilt trip here from me, and I know from personal experience that putting guilt on people doesn't help anyway. In fact, the central theme of the new In Virtue album "Age of Legends" is that the only way you can move forward is through self-forgiveness and cleansing of guilt.
But I also think that people should know that there is this option where you can literally just - not -. It should be a socially acceptable option to abstain if you want, but there is no other time in my life that I've been made to feel like a complete societal outcast more than NOT drinking. That always hurt.
I've spent my time (and money) working on my craft instead, and today we dropped the penultimate single and video from the album. I got to shoot in a cave in the desert and with a drone on top of a mountain with my friends, and I think all in all, it could be a lot worse.
Turns out that I've got a little bit of a vocal injury, which means I need to go on vocal rest for a while, which means no stream tomorrow.
This comes at a MOST inopportune time, since I need to be making content to promote the new album, which involves singing, but now I need to be patient (which is NOT a strength of mine) so I can heal and come back stronger, rather than pushing myself and making it worse.
I'm hoping I'll be back in action next week for the stream, I hate canceling more than one in a row but I'm hoping you understand.
Trey Xavier
Trey Xavier
No stream tomorrow Gong Gang, got some preparations to make for next week's NAMM show (which means there will also be no stream next week). Who's gonna be in Anaheim for the show?
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Serious question: do you listen to your own music?
Like, do you enjoy your own songs as much or more than music from other artists?
I do!
I write the music that I think the world is missing, with all the stuff I like in it - it’s kind of like making myself a sandwich I want to eat.
It might seem narcissistic or something, but I think all musicians should make music they love that much, because otherwise, what's the point?
That's why I started How Songs Are Made - to help musicians to write songs they can love. And that's why, until this Wednesday, all my courses are on sale for half off - because I want to make it as easy as possible for you to have access.
To get the 50% off discount, use this code at checkout:
BF502025
Go to:
bit.ly/BF502025
and get ready to start writing the best songs of your life. It's that simple.
1 month ago | [YT] | 30
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Trey Xavier
Today is a day that every company on earth is fighting for your attention and their slice of your budget.
I'm only here to ask you what your GOALS are.
I can't really compete with the Neural DSPs of the world - a new amp sim plugin will make your guitar sound awesome, and if you need one, or a new air fryer, today's when you're gonna get them cuz they're half off.
But does that align with your musical goals?
Another plugin might be just what you need to get the sound you're looking for - but it's not going to make your songs better.
What I offer, that no plugin company (or Black and Decker) can offer you is the stone-cold guarantee that money spent with me WILL make you a better songwriter.
I think you want better music to record through those plugins, and I want to help you make it this year. Why wait any longer? Isn't this the year you write the best songs of your life?
To get the 50% off discount, use this code:
BF502025
Go to the site:
bit.ly/BF502025
Pick any single course, and enter the code at checkout - and get ready to start writing the best songs of your life. It's that simple.
The sale only runs until next Wednesday, so don't miss out!
Stay squishy, and happy songwriting,
Trey
1 month ago | [YT] | 40
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Trey Xavier
The @InVirtue channel hit 5000 subscribers as our new video for Desolation Throne soars to 174,000 views. Have you seen it yet?
2 months ago | [YT] | 38
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Trey Xavier
Sorry gong gang, no stream today cuz I’m shooting the last bits of our music video. See you next week!
2 months ago | [YT] | 75
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Trey Xavier
Apparently today is National Edge Day, so here's a screencap from the new music video of me on the edge.
I don't usually refer to myself as straight edge, for a number of reasons - first, people assume a lot of things (like I'm gonna be mad if they drink - I'm not, I genuinely do not care), and they feel some kind of judgement (they will immediately start telling me about their consumption habits and doing like a mea culpa), or that I think I'm somehow superior. Also, I have pretty much no connection to the hardcore scene from which that identity was born.
It's not my religion, it's not a political stance, it's just my personal choice.
But - for pretty much my entire life, I haven't drunk alcohol, smoked, or done recreational drugs. I don't think I'm better than anyone - but I do think I'm better OFF for it. My extended family has been plagued with alcoholism to a level that I could even see as a pretty young child, and I knew that if I wanted to do anything with my life, I was gonna have to stay away from it.
I've got
Shit. To. Do.
I think that the vast majority of people can partake in moderation, or even occasional excess, and be fine, maybe even better for it. There's no guilt trip here from me, and I know from personal experience that putting guilt on people doesn't help anyway. In fact, the central theme of the new In Virtue album "Age of Legends" is that the only way you can move forward is through self-forgiveness and cleansing of guilt.
But I also think that people should know that there is this option where you can literally just - not -. It should be a socially acceptable option to abstain if you want, but there is no other time in my life that I've been made to feel like a complete societal outcast more than NOT drinking. That always hurt.
I've spent my time (and money) working on my craft instead, and today we dropped the penultimate single and video from the album. I got to shoot in a cave in the desert and with a drone on top of a mountain with my friends, and I think all in all, it could be a lot worse.
2 months ago | [YT] | 114
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Trey Xavier
Bummer news, Gong Gang.
Turns out that I've got a little bit of a vocal injury, which means I need to go on vocal rest for a while, which means no stream tomorrow.
This comes at a MOST inopportune time, since I need to be making content to promote the new album, which involves singing, but now I need to be patient (which is NOT a strength of mine) so I can heal and come back stronger, rather than pushing myself and making it worse.
I'm hoping I'll be back in action next week for the stream, I hate canceling more than one in a row but I'm hoping you understand.
Stay squishy
Trey
3 months ago | [YT] | 219
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Trey Xavier
I woke up this morning with NO voice at all, so no stream today Gong Gang. Have a great weekend and make some music!
3 months ago | [YT] | 27
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Trey Xavier
The new In Virtue video has been out for over a week now, gimme a yee haw
3 months ago | [YT] | 19
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Trey Xavier
Be honest - how many unfinished songs do you have on your hard drive right now?
3 months ago | [YT] | 73
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