Good Debt.

Debt is usually a word that is associated with credit cards, loans, or some sort of bills paid on a monthly basis. However , there is a different kind of debt we are less aware of, one that doesn’t pressure us, but builds us up over time. It doesn’t come with a balance sheet or a due date. Yet all the same it grows invisibly, imperceptibly, with every conversation, every example, and every moment of guidance given to us.

Each of us is the sum of these debts. We are products of our influences, our environments, our family and friends….and random circumstances. Success, or failure, is a collaborative effort. We are, in the end, a reflection of the debts and lessons we receive from the countless people and circumstances that shape our lives. It’s a good balance to carry and a better one to transfer to others.

As musicians we owe a great deal to various influences and contributors who help shape our careers. This includes family members, teachers, artists who inspired us, producers, sound engineers, and even fans who supported our work. Additionally, the music industry itself, with its myriad connections and collaborative opportunities. Recognizing these influences is an important part of appreciating the art of music and the community behind it.