MarqsMar 172 minSelf-Quarantined? Write a song! ( and maybe win some $$ )During this pandemic, you might have extra time on your hands - write a song and enter Music is Passion's songwriting contest! by March 31!
MarqsFeb 201 minFree Kindle Book Give Away! - February 22 & 23, 2020Get Marqs' newest book on Kindle for FREE February 22-23!
MarqsJan 274 minMusic-Related Goals for 2020While I don't like to make new years' resolutions, I have set a few music related goals for 2020. What are yours?
MarqsDec 10, 20192 minA White Christmas? I recently did a remix of 'White Christmas' that was different than the original. But the original was a different thing for Irving Berlin.
MarqsNov 14, 20192 minSongwriting Challenge: A Letter to my friendWe all have friends and family who are coping with difficulties. This is a challenge to write a song/poem to encourage them.
MarqsOct 31, 20193 minSecondLife Dallas Music Jam 2019 : It's a wrap!The SecondLife Dallas Jam 2019 is over, but the memories and friendships remain. Here are some pics and vids of the experience.
MarqsSep 30, 20195 minSecondLife Music Jams: Virtual meets RealitySecondLife Music Jams are a way for performers and fans from this virtual environment to meet and perform in 'Real' Life..
MarqsSep 24, 20193 minIn the spotlight: James Morrison aka Gandalf MorningtonJames Morrison, aka Gandalf Mornington ("Gandy" to many in SecondLife), is in our spotlight today. Check him out!
MarqsSep 6, 20193 minIn the spotlight: Duskyrose DeirWe shine the spotlight on Duskyrose Deir, a very active part of the SecondLife music community, as a fan as well as manager and promoter.
MarqsAug 29, 20193 minIn the Spotlight: Melly FaithWe shine the spotlight on Melly Faith, a performer from Oklahoma who sings to bring smiles to her audiences faces. Check it out!
MarqsAug 17, 20191 minI B Bluesin' ( in Aminor )I think it's important, as artists and as music fans, to expand our musical horizons. This is me stretching a little musically.
MarqsAug 14, 20194 minIn the Spotlight: T.G. MortaleOur spotlight shines on T.G. Mortale, a music lover and performer who originally hails from Texas, and currently lives in Wisconsin.
MarqsAug 12, 20193 minIn the Spotlight: Cassie MagicWe shine the spotlight on Cassie Magic, an avid music lover from the Texas Gulf Coast, How did ZZ Top get her in trouble?
MarqsAug 10, 20193 minIn the Spotlight: StarToday we shine the spotlight on Star, and learn a little about her musical background and interests.
MarqsJul 28, 20192 min7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 7 ( and recap )Eating breakfast at the Neighborhood Cafe inspired this last song in the 7 Day Songwriting Challenge - this on a ukelele!
MarqsJul 27, 20191 min7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 6Choose to live your own life, not the life others would choose for you, it's better than the alternative!
MarqsJul 27, 20191 min7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 5One aspect of love we often don't talk about is what happens to our love when we die. "I Will Wait For You" is an anthem of hope.
MarqsJul 25, 20191 min7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 4There are days that trying to write a song is full of roadblocks, mentally and time-wise. Today has been one of those.
MarqsJul 24, 20191 min7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 3As the journey continues, I let the 'rocker' in me out a bit, and wrote a 'song with a hidden meaning'. I'll let the listeners decide....
