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Digital Don Draper from 'Mad Men'

Look back at 2018 & channeling my inner Don Draper

Ryan Welton, December 31, 2018December 9, 2023

The period between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite each year. It’s…

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The secret to small-channel YouTube growth? More about ‘subscriber’ than ‘creator’

Ryan Welton, November 6, 2018December 9, 2023

Combing through my October reports on YouTube, and one thing is clear: I did something…

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YouTube songwriter discovery (Oct. 28): Emily Schultz, Andy Tunstall, Bill Fonner + more!

Ryan Welton, October 28, 2018

Life as a YouTube creator has at least two parts: the creation and the participation….

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Mac Miller’s death & the harsh reality of recreational drug use

Ryan Welton, September 8, 2018December 9, 2023

The world is mourning the death of Mac Miller, an acclaimed rapper and producer, and…

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Easy, easy, easy: How to play “Rosanna” by Toto

Ryan Welton, August 21, 2018December 9, 2023

One of my first memories of pop music growing up was being at Camp Egan…

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My 10 favorite songs from the most awesome band in the world, Barenaked Ladies

Ryan Welton, August 12, 2018December 9, 2023

Before I made the trek from Tulsa to Oklahoma City the other night, one of…

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Korg

Ready to get a new keyboard, considering a Korg Kronos

Ryan Welton, July 27, 2018December 9, 2023

It’s been nearly two decades since I’ve bought a new keyboard. Seriously. I think I…

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Lulu’s is more than enough proof that the (Jimmy & Lucy) Buffett family is genius

Ryan Welton, July 21, 2018December 9, 2023

I found out tonight that Jimmy Buffett has a sister, and she’s in the money…

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Ryan’s Weekend Soundtrack (July 14-15): BLOXX, Spencer Lee Band, Elvis Costello

Ryan Welton, July 16, 2018December 9, 2023

It’s clear that 2018 is a year of transition. I’m finishing up my first year…

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Songwriter’s notebook: Perfection is the enemy of good

Ryan Welton, June 26, 2018December 9, 2023

Perfection is the enemy of good. Perfection is the enemy of good. Repeat it and…

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