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You Don't Own Shit
Finale's dead. GigaSampler's gone. Your Waves plugins need another payment. A music industry veteran on why your catalog is a liability, not an asset.
Jan 12
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
What AI Actually Threatens
Who's losing work to AI in music? The list nobody wants to make. A veteran breaks down the jobs disappearing right now. Part 2 of a series.
Jan 5
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
December 2025
Why AI Will Take Over the Music Industry... Maybe
Will AI replace musicians? A music industry veteran with 40+ years of experience breaks down why AI is already taking over. Not the superstars, but the…
Dec 30, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
10 AI Task Prompts You Can Steal and Use Today
10 copy-paste AI prompts for musicians: track gear deals, find sync opportunities, monitor trends. Stop doing repetitive research manually.
Dec 26, 2025
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AI Sucks, But It Doesn’t
AI can't make your music, but it can handle the boring research and admin work. Here's how to make AI actually useful for indie musicians.
Dec 26, 2025
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Merry Christmas
I'd been playing guitar since I was seven. By 1983, I thought I was good. Then two auditions taught me I sucked. Sometimes humiliation is the best…
Dec 25, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
Pluginitis
Why your plugin folder is a graveyard of good intentions: I have 568 plugins scanned in my DAW. I use maybe 30. Here is why your obsession with new gear…
Dec 2, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
November 2025
The Fine Print vs. The FAQ
CapCut's Terms of Service let them use your content forever, pay you nothing, and hand it to whoever they want. Their clarification page says don't…
Nov 21, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
Jazz for Rock Guitarists - Kernel Chords
Reuploading a lesson on kernel chords—the three-note shapes that make jazz comping way easier. If there’s interest, I’ll add more lessons and exercises…
Nov 16, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
Spotify Wins Landmark 'Bundling' Lawsuit
A single legal ruling may cost songwriters over $150 million—this year alone.Spotify’s latest courtroom win rewrites what counts as a “bundle,” and the…
Nov 16, 2025
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When You Wish Upon a Star
Discover the key differences between jazz and rock/pop guitar styles in this beginner-friendly arrangement of a classic tune.
Nov 8, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
Work for Hire Agreements: Why You Need Them and What They Mean
A Work for Hire Agreement isn’t just for big studios.Any time you pay someone to record or perform on your music, this one-page form protects your…
Nov 2, 2025
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Jon Griffin "tresero"
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