Blog - Summer of Busk - Max Mohr

Summer of Busk Complete! The Final Review

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Max Mandu

Well! Before we know it the summer has run its course, and I’m standing here on the other side of my ‘Summer of Busk’! I’m supremely thankful to everyone who donated and listened to my songs out in OC, and…

Why I Didn’t “Find Myself” Traveling Asia

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Max Mandu

I stood on mountaintops, ancient temples, and beautiful beaches and captured those moments in my memories forever. However, I realized that building a life just connecting moments like that doesn’t have intrinsic value.

8 Song Lyrics That Hit Me Hardest While Performing

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Max Mandu

These are the 8 song lyrics that hit me hardest while performing!

Busking Progress Update #1!

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Max Mandu

This is a positive update of the progress I've made busking so far this summer. Read more to find out my total earnings, hourly rate, and interesting tidbits from boardwalk interactions!

Inside a Musician’s Mind – The Extremes of Ego

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Max Mandu

It takes a certain kind of person to launch a risky creative gambit. My fellow musicians, artists, and creative types of all kinds will agree that a creator's mind is not always a peaceful one. Counteracting surges of confidence and…

The First Round of Obstacles

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Max Mandu

Not long afterward you realize the decision is only the beginning of the battle. There's a long list of logistics to slog through on the path to making your dream a reality.

How I Created my Live-Looping Busking Setup

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Max Mandu

Learn how I set up a portable busking setup with acoustic/electric, loop pedals, and electricity!

Answers for my Made-Up Haters

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Max Mandu

I don’t think I’ve ever had proper haters. Not because I’m that good, but because I haven’t even gained enough notoriety yet for that rite of passage...