"Rock Your Life" Show

The human mind has a preoccupation with time; the progression of events contained in the three components of past, present, and future. Whether longing for “back in the day”, “live now”, or “I can’t wait for that to happen”, we each tend to be more oriented to one component over the other two by our simple, human default settings. Excess orientation to any of these can be detrimental to our lives....

The 15th-century expression “children should be seen and not heard” is grossly outdated yet at times is still implemented when it is adults to which this relic phrase should apply. Children are human beings who have opinions and feelings, and can offer a great amount of insight into the world. After all, they are the future. 13-year-old, Los Angeles, California native, Wyatt, answers some very dir...

Think back to when you were a child waiting for Santa Claus to come, or putting that lost tooth under your pillow knowing with certainty the Tooth Fairy would visit you leaving some kind of financial reward behind. That magical feeling is like no other. As we become adults, life gets in the way and we can slowly lose that feeling, that assuredness of believing in whatever is in front of us. There...

Being an artist is not a label, it is what one does. It is not a carefree, easy life devoid of responsibility. On the contrary. It is a high level of commitment to the work often accompanied with great sacrifice, uncertainty, doubt, and fear, yet do the work regardless. It is ceaseless dedication with the goal of creating works that move or inspire others. To the public eye it may seem glamorous h...

(CONT.) We all have inclinations toward certain things, people, behaviors, etc. that can be positive or negative. The negative ones are oftentimes detrimental to life and can lead to destruction. No matter how hard one tries it may seem that these inclinations are predestined with no way to break the cycle. The good news is that you most certainly CAN! Join our Season 4 Premier Episode in two segm...

We all have inclinations toward certain things, people, behaviors, etc. that can be positive or negative. The negative ones are oftentimes detrimental to life and can lead to destruction. No matter how hard one tries it may seem that these inclinations are predestined with no way to break the cycle. The good news is that you most certainly CAN! Join our Season 4 Premier Episode in two segments, wi...

At times we human beings need reminding as to what exactly decency means. There are societal rules and regulations for traffic, courts of law, schools, hospitals, and even the community swimming pool, as well as religious laws or lists like The 10 Commandments in Judaism/Christianity, or the 75 Good Manners in the Quran for the religion of Islam. These are fundamental guidelines to maintain levels...

(CONT. FROM SEGMENT A) You hear recordings of your favorite singers, bands, performers, and your favorite songs all of the time and enjoy the way the recordings sound. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes and how they actually get made? It's not just a pushing of the red "record" button. Far from it. Join us with our special guest, Lenise Bent , the internationally recognized prod...

You hear recordings of your favorite singers, bands, performers, and your favorite songs all of the time and enjoy the way the recordings sound. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes and how they actually get made? It's not just a pushing of the red "record" button. Far from it. Join us with our special guest, Lenise Bent , the internationally recognized producer and engineer, and...

At some point in our lives we have heard the term "melting pot", especially if you are an American. What exactly is a melting pot and what is the difference between a melting pot and multiculturalism? It is nearly impossible in modern times to be a homogenous society. If you enjoy different types of foods, music, art, landscape, clothing, etc., then forget about being homogenous. You cannot have i...

The mind and body connection has long been a topic of discussion, debated by opposing sides and approaches of east v. west. Join our discussion with Andrew Abaria , founder of Yoga Masterminds and DEEPER Retreats who explains the meaning of mind and body connection, the importance of obtaining balance, how to achieve it, and the long-term benefits. To contact Andrew Abaria, please visit his websit...

The Industrial Revolution, The French Revolution, and the ongoing Technological Revolution all have the common element of change. Life is constantly in motion gradually developing into something different than it was just moments before. So, can the same concept be applied to the human being? The answer is YES. It is called Human Revolution. Human Revolution is a term used by Josei Toda, a busines...

Fear is a natural and oftentimes unpleasant human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. Some fears are deep-rooted stemming from childhood, influenced by our environment, or are situational. Some are warranted whiles others are self-inflicted. Is it true that we have nothing to fear but fear itself? Join our discussion and learn some very interesting acronyms associated to fear. It...

Prayer is not just an activity for the religious. It is for anyone who chooses to ask for assistance for their desires. It is an act of courage, hope, determination, and commitment. Join our neutral conversation as we explore this ever-so-sensitive topic. Whether east or west, internal or external, deity or non-deity, the mere act of prayer is courageous thereby illuminating paths which may otherw...

Music Part 3 is purely for entertainment. In this episode we share with you some of the funniest, strangest, and best conditions in which we have performed....or NOT performed! We also talk about some of the people we have met through the years in the music business, musical mentors, and others, and the circumstances in how we met them. These are only a few of our collective and separate expe...

Strength, vitality, and power are all words used to describe energy, whether internal or external, physical or mental. Join our discussion with Founder and CEO of Roar Energy, David Vasandani, as he explains the importance of renewable energy, as it is vital to the future of our planet from and our personal homes, to commercial buildings, to electric charging stations, to wind energy, and renewabl...

Everyone has a story, right? On a lighter note, we have decided to share with you a nutshell version of our journeys in life, music, and what has brought us to where we are now. It is difficult to explain every detail in an hour so we have given you the broad strokes for you to get to know a bit more about us. We have so many stories about good gigs, bizarre gigs, outrageous conditions, and genera...

Sometimes we can be swayed by our circumstances as easily as the wind blows. Life is much easier and fulfilling when we find a balance, an emotional equilibrium to help us find middle ground. The 8 Winds are the two groups of four conditions, favorable and unfavorable, that prevent us from advancing along the correct path to growth or enlightenment. Join us in our discussion as we break them down,...

Season 3 Episode 1 just may answer your questions as to how and why your surroundings may quickly change for the better or worse without you even moving an inch. How can that be? Your surroundings are simply a reflection of your inner state of life. It is all in our perception, partly due to deep karmic ties that compel us view things the way that we do, as well as attract that which we have or th...

This is a phrase we've long heard and would you believe, it is debatable. Gee Rabe , Lecturer of Ethnomusicology at Cal State Northridge, accomplished accordionist/steel drum player, composer/arranger, and bandleader, joins us in a discussion clarifying many questions about this topic delving deeper than just the surface of this statement. In the eyes of Ethnomusicology, it is far too complex to m...

Buddhism has become more visible in society whether a statue in a garden, an image on a t-shirt, jewelry, a coffee mug, weaving its way into pop culture. People associate the image of the Buddha with peace and tranquility however, the assumption is that the Buddha was only one person. So what is or who is a Buddha? The answer is......YOU! Every living being possesses the potential to become enligh...

Having knowledge of medicine, music, books, movies, or any chosen field can be quite the task but not nearly as daunting a task as knowing ourselves. It's a continuous journey of self-exploration, self-realization, and a sure path to happiness. Knowledge is power, and nothing is more powerful than knowing oneself. Join us in our dialogue as we discuss some schools of thought from Socrates to post-...

We don't always reach our end goal in the time or manner in which we envision and it hurts, right? We must remember that efforts do count and should not be discarded, as they are the building blocks toward success. Join us as we discuss why we may not reach our envisioned successes YET,  and how to find value in these bumps in the road. Failure lies in not trying so continue to strive and you...

Ah, that voice in your head telling you you can't, it will never happen, forget about it, etc. We all experience doubt from time to time. It's a very personal issue with different things creating doubt for different people due to our backgrounds, how we were raised, and how we feel about ourselves. The key is to recognize it and work toward eliminating it. Join us in our discussion of some causes...

Ever watch a great film, a superior athlete, or listen to a life-changing speech and think, "I can do that!" Maybe the next day you forget about it or maybe something about that experience kicked you into action to do something new, or something that has always been on your bucket list. Inspiration comes from many sources and can ignite at any time. Think about what inspires you. Are you ready to...