The Summer Practice

SOMETHING SHIFTS IN SUMMER

 

The days stretch out. The light stays longer. The ideas crystallize. This summer of 2026, I'm creating a small, intentional space for musicians who want to use this season well. 

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What is The Summer Practice? 

It's a small, intentional space for musicians who want to harness the energy of this season to forge something new. No hustle, no optimizing every hour, but bring some heat (and heart) to what matters — with good company, and practices that vibes with the season you're in.

Here's what's waiting for you inside:

Field Notes 

An opening dispatch to set the Summer, notes to carry the season forward, designed to help you think more clearly about your work and your life in music.

The Practice 

A collection of seasonal exercises, challenges and prompts you can work through at your own pace. These are meant to be practical, not prescriptive.

The Gathering 

One live event where we come together mid-season, share what we're making, and simply be in the room with good company. 
I'd love to join!

Dylan Smith

TEACHES NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

Camera Settings

Learn all about shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

Flash Photography

Learn how to use flash to get trendy high-contrast photos.

35mm Film

Learn how to get crisp images using cameras from the 60s.

 

$39 for the Season

All of this opens June 21st and runs through August 31. You can come in any time. 

If summer has been whispering to you — about a project you keep putting off, a version of your work you're moving toward, or simply a desire to feel less alone in the pursuit — this might be the right place to spend it.

 

(Already a Thrive member? You're already in. Head to the member portal).
Not a member yet? Come into Thrive for $49/month and get this plus everything else we do together.

I'm not going to tell you this is for you. You already know if it is.

But if summer has been whispering to you — about a project you keep putting off, a version of your work you're moving toward, or the simple desire to feel less alone in the pursuit — this might be the right place to spend it.

The Summer Practice opens June 21st. If you feel the pull, come in!

 

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