Peregrine Music Collective

02/01/2024

Working on a cover song this week… any guesses what song it is?

24/11/2021

Out of Chaos... 😱

Creating art or inventions of any kind usually don't come from nowhere. They come from a problem that requires a solution. The problem may be a need for self-expression or an outlet in a distressing situation. We need to create art to solve these problems sometimes.

What kind of music are you making out of chaos?

17/11/2021

The creative process 📀

It's ironic that we live our lives creating art not knowing that we ourselves are being shaped into art as well. The mediums and formats we use to make our art will play a role in shaping who we are as a person.

What is currently inspiring you as an artist?
maghreb

10/11/2021

If you don't like something, change it. 🚨

It's easy to critique but what if we used that fuel to create instead? You don't like the vocal production on Cardi B's song? Make something that you like and you feel is better than the song and you might find a whole set of listeners that have been waiting for something fresh and unique that only you can offer. Let's save our critiques and use that time to invest in our creative process.

03/11/2021

For the sake of art 🎸

Do something that goes against your normal style/ genre or what you're comfortable or used to writing about. You might surprise yourself in what you create.

Have you ever gone against your normal ways to make art?

27/10/2021

Just start anywhere ✏️

Whether it be writing music or playing it, production or post-production, we need to start where we are at in order to improve. We will never know how good we are until we put start.

My wife, Stephanie, wanted to produce a song but didn't have enough confidence with all the production elements to do it alone so I gave her a few pointers to help her get a better grip on producing a song. The song turned out great and she would've never known that she could do that unless she stepped out of her comfort zone or "not knowing how" and just tried. (If youre, curious about the song, it's called, "Wait" and it's out on Youtube, IGTV, and most streaming platforms.)

Side note: looking for tutorials, mentors, teachers, etc to help you is a great resource that needs to be highlighted as well!

What is an area where you need to "just do" instead of waiting to improve in?

20/10/2021

The purpose of art 🎤

We should be looking at our past work and seeing how we can improve rather than trying to beat those around us. It will never feel satisfying if we beat others because it then becomes a competition and we stop making music because it's something we love. We then suffer losses when others "beat us." For the sake of our music and listeners, let's make music out of a place of wanting to see how far we can push ourselves creatively.

What are you working on this Fall? 🍂

13/10/2021

Don't try to conceal your inspirations.

Everyone draws inspiration from other artists and their work, embrace it. Make art that feels authentic to you even if people accuse you of copying someone else's style. Many of the best or most "original" artists are just combining the best parts of other artists' work. Don't be afraid to steal aspects of other's work that feel authentic to you and combine them to make your own art. People will see and respect the authenticity of your art.

06/10/2021

look around 👀

Look not at the things that everyone else is doing or looking at otherwise you will end up like a clone. You will sound/ look like everyone else. You were made to have a unique perspective and sound. Try new things, listen to music you usually wouldn't, do things others haven't tried in your genre. Don't let the fear of exploring new realms keep you from discovering new things you succeed at.

What is something unique you have felt inspired by lately?

29/09/2021

15/09/2021

Let's rewind 🔃

Go back to when you were a child. Before you knew the rules. Before you knew right from wrong. Make art from that place. Be unafraid to test the waters. They say children learn the fastest and best because they're like sponges that absorb everything. In some ways we can learn from them and become like them. Let's learn to see through the eyes of wonder and curiosity in order to master what we do.

How old were you when you learned your first instrument?