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When Today Doesn’t Feel Like a Gift (But Still Is)
My dad’s favorite song is “Living” by Dierks Bentley. It is also one of my favorites. The Chorus is as follows :Some days you just...

Zack Schuyler
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Consistency: This is what hard feels like.
Consistency is the rhythm of reliability — showing up the same way, with the same effort, again and again, until progress becomes...

Zack Schuyler
Sep 25, 20253 min read


The weight of a gift.
For years, I’ve taught music. Not just taught—but invested in people. Teaching has always been a part of my life, one way or another. For...

Zack Schuyler
Sep 4, 20252 min read


The Lonely Musician
Lonely (adjective) – feeling sad, isolated, or disconnected due to a lack of meaningful social contact, companionship, or emotional...

Zack Schuyler
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Excellence is not a choice, it is a habit.
We are what we repeatedly do - Aristotle I heard this quote being given by a man who was 72 years old. He was giving advice to someone...

Zack Schuyler
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Red One
Our family, much like yours, probably spent one weekend in the last few weeks watching the latest Christmas Classic, Red One. Our family...

Zack Schuyler
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Pride & Joy
Pride & Joy. I often subscribe to a life that is filled with neither of these things unto myself. Don’t get me wrong, I am proud of my...

Zack Schuyler
Dec 12, 20243 min read


The Middle
One of my favorite songs in the world is by Jimmy Eat World. You can read them below: Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in...

Zack Schuyler
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Love, Pain & the Whole Dang Thing.
When I was kid I had so many interests. I definitley had ADHD in some capacity. I was a perfectionist in some ways and wildly scattered...

Zack Schuyler
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Fear, Failure and Future
As FMG closes out another year in business, I am so grateful for the opportunity to fail and grow alongside every single person who cares...

Zack Schuyler
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Strumming Your Way to Joy: Guitar Lessons at Fortville Music Garage
Hey there, future guitar hero! If you've ever felt that spark when you hear a great song, you're not alone. Picking up a guitar can be...

Zack Schuyler
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Mentorship and Music: The Secret Sauce of Life
Let’s talk about something amazing: the impact of a good mentor. You know, the kind of person who’s actually there for you, who shows up,...

Zack Schuyler
Oct 29, 20243 min read


dear diary...
Hidden away in a drawer, somewhere in my room where no one can find it, is a personal journal I have so I can write my feelings away. I...

Zack Schuyler
May 23, 20245 min read


Just Try
When my youngest son was about 6 years old. He had not yet learned to ride a bike without training wheels. He was working at it but he...

Zack Schuyler
May 15, 20243 min read


Fear Is a Thief
Have you ever been afraid? I do not like horror movies. All of my friends could tell you this. In fact, one of my friends has been...

Zack Schuyler
May 9, 20243 min read


Words That Lift
Have you ever had a fight with someone and the words they left you with stayed as an unwelcome guest the rest of your life? I can think...

Zack Schuyler
Apr 25, 20245 min read


The Space Between
The Space Between The photo you see here is from one of our very first days in business. It was not my first day teaching but it felt...

Zack Schuyler
Apr 17, 20243 min read


I Am A Basic Teenage Girl
Today I want to introduce you to one of our students. Her name is Allie and she is a bright light in the world. She came to me recently...

Zack Schuyler
Apr 4, 20245 min read


The Work Works On You.
When I was a kid, I remember watching my dad work so hard. He was an incredible worker. He would be out before the sun came up and back...

Zack Schuyler
Mar 27, 20244 min read


More Than Gold
One of my favorite Christmas movies of all time is Rudolf. Not for all the reasons you might think. You see, I do love the way Rudolf...

Zack Schuyler
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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