The Chronicles of Shred

Episode 21 | Do I Even Want This Anymore?

For a while I thought I had the plan figured out. Our new bass player in Red Reign was actually supposed to be my guy for a project I wanted to build before life took a hard left turn. I was ready back then. Excited. Already moving. So why am I sitting here now feeling stuck? This episode started as a story about timing and bands, but turned into a much bigger question: Do I actually want this life anymore... or am I just trying to convince myself I do? I've been pushing through podcasts, practice routines, content, learning, and rebuilding everything from scratch. But when staying engaged starts feeling harder than showing up, maybe it's worth asking the question nobody wants to ask. The upcoming Red Reign shows might end up being more than just gigs. They might be the test. 🎙 The Chronicles of Shred Inside the grind: building a modern music career in real time. #Podcast #Musician #RockMusic #RedReign #MusicCareer #ContentCreator #MusicianLife #Singer #Guitarist #ChroniclesOfShred

What 20 Episodes Taught Me | Chronicles of Shred Ep. 20

I didn’t fully understand what this journey was going to demand when I started. Somewhere along the way, discipline turned into pressure. Motivation disappeared. The algorithm got weird. And I realized making music is only HALF the battle now. In this episode, I talk about: ⚡ burnout vs consistency ⚡ building a modern music career in real time ⚡ why flexibility matters more than rigid schedules ⚡ the “second skill set” creators need today ⚡ how identity is built through repetition ⚡ learning to stop waiting for permission This isn’t a victory lap. It’s a checkpoint. 20 episodes in… I finally understand some things differently. Welcome to The Chronicles of Shred. 🎸 #Podcast #MusicPodcast #ContentCreator #MusicIndustry #ModernMusician #ChroniclesOfShred #CreativeJourney #IndependentArtist #MusicCareer #MusicianLife

When Discipline Become Pressure | Episode 19

Episode 19 of The Chronicles of Shred is about rethinking the way I’ve been approaching all of this. Lately I realized I’ve been turning progress into pressure. Rigid schedules. Moving goalposts. Perfectionism. Massive to-do lists. Feeling like every missed task means the whole day is blown. Somewhere along the way, the structure that was supposed to help me started working against me. Then something unexpected happened. A listener reached out after the podcast and asked me to play guitar on a track. The message caught me off guard, it wasn’t really my style, and I almost ignored it completely. Instead, I stayed flexible, gave it a shot, and it ended up becoming my first paid session work. That experience helped me realize I need a different approach moving forward. This episode is about: ⚡ goals without crushing deadlines ⚡ flexibility vs rigid structure ⚡ perfectionism and pressure ⚡ overwhelm and mental bandwidth ⚡ adapting your workflow in real time ⚡ staying connected to creativity and joy ⚡ learning to stop hiding the reps I’m not lowering the standard. I’m removing the punishment. This isn’t a finished product. It’s a process. Welcome to The Chronicles of Shred. #Podcast #Musician #CreativeProcess #Guitarist #Singer #MentalHealth #Creativity #MusicPodcast #SelfImprovement #ContentCreator #RockMusic

I Almost Quit Today (Real Talk) | Episode 18

Today almost broke me. I couldn’t sing. Songs I’ve sung a thousand times… gone. No pitch, no control, nothing. And for the first time, I actually thought: “What if I just can’t do this?” The weird part? I just came off a packed weekend — content, concerts, work… and instead of feeling inspired, I felt nothing. No fire. No drive. Just… flat. So this episode isn’t a lesson. It’s not polished. It’s just where I’m at right now. Maybe I didn’t lose it. Maybe I just burned myself out trying to force it. I don’t have the answer yet… but I didn’t quit today either. — 🎙️ The Chronicles of Shred Real-time journey of rebuilding a music career from scratch. No filters. No shortcuts. If you’ve ever hit a wall chasing something you care about… this one’s for you.

Making Music Isn’t Enough | The Hard Truth About Getting Heard

Most of us were told the same thing… “Just focus on the music.” If it’s good enough, people will find it. But that’s not the world we’re in anymore. There is more music being released every day than anyone could ever keep up with… and that changes the game completely. In this episode of The Chronicles of Shred, I’m realizing something in real time: Making music isn’t the whole job. Getting people to actually hear it… that’s a completely different skillset. And if you ignore it… you might be making great music that nobody ever hears. This is the shift from just being a musician… to becoming the artist, the label, and the strategy behind it all.