On the burner — some projects closer than others. It’s a never-ending process, the constant evolution of my craft.

The shop has been touch and go. Eventually it’ll be up and stay up. It took a minute to figure out where that kind of merch actually fits into the bigger picture, and how I want to sell it without it feeling forced or hollow. For now, I’ve been doing short sticker-bomb runs with the Strum Life logo — getting the name out on the streets the old-school way.

Soon, I’ll be more aggressive — both on the ground and online — about pushing the brand forward.

At the same time, I’ve been deep in recording future releases and writing a lot. A lot. About the stretch of time when life went off the rails with drugs and alcohol, and how it slowly found its way to where it is now. That space in between mattered more than I realized.

I’ve also been paying attention — watching creators who didn’t just fix their lives, but learned how to translate their scars into something real, something they could stand behind and build from.

So sit tight.
Keep checking back.

It’s going to get good.

Hey Guys,

I know I haven’t been super active lately, so here’s a quick update.

I’ve been grinding behind the scenes — tuning up my website and building out the Strum Life store. That’s why I’ve been quiet on social media these past couple weeks.

But that’s about to change. Working on turning music into a business has me thinking hard about where I stand as a musician. This brand I’m building isn’t some made-up hustle — it’s the result of years of living. Some good years. Some brutal ones. And through it, I’m learning a lot about myself, what my comfort zone really is, and how much I’ve had to grow.

As some of you know, I’m a born-again Christian now. I’ve been thinking about how that shows up in my life. I don’t want to preach. If anyone follows Christ because of me, I want it to be through my actions, not my words. But I’ll be real — the old Mike still pops up, and I get in my own way sometimes. That’s a fight I’m always in.

This isn’t me trying to be some fake entrepreneur. This is me sharing my world, my music, and my journey. My biggest enemy has always been myself, and the only way I can get free is by leaning on something greater than me — something I’ll never fully understand.

I’m excited about the merch ideas. Coffee mugs are just the start. The exposure isn’t even in the infant stage yet — right now it’s like the sperm just hit the egg. For those of you riding with me through this experiment called the human condition — thank you.

Appreciate everyone who sticks around through the quiet patches. More is coming soon.

— Mike

The Beginning of Strum Life™

Today marks a big step forward. After weeks of grinding behind the scenes, I’ve finally got my online stores set up and ready to roll. The mugs are live, the connection to Printful is locked in, and now I can officially say this is the beginning of the Strum Life™ brand.

This isn’t just about selling coffee cups — it’s about building something real from the ground up. Strum Life™ is my music, my grit, my faith, and my humor all poured into a brand you can actually hold in your hands. Every order helps fuel the bigger vision: more music, more merch, and more ways to connect with people who live life unpolished and unafraid.

If you’ve been following my journey, you know this isn’t a “get rich quick” thing — this is about planting seeds. The store is just the first piece of the puzzle. Next up: taking this to TikTok, hitting social hard, and letting the world know we’re here.

Welcome to the start. Let’s build this together.

— Mike

I’ve been wanting to sell something more than music for a long time — something people can hold in their hands, something that tells a story.

Now it’s happening.
The first wave? Strum Life™ coffee mugs for musicians — bold, loud, and unapologetic.
The next wave? Guitar accessories and gear designed for the kind of player who lives and breathes music.

Strum Life™ isn’t just merch — it’s a guitarist’s lifestyle brand.

It’s for the musician who:

Chooses music over a relationship because the guitar came first.

Lays awake at night wondering how guitar will fit into the life they’re building.

Goes the distance — and comes back with scars and stories.

Keeps chasing the dream when everyone says, “You don’t have what it takes.”

Treats guitar like an extension of their soul, not just a hobby to kill time.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “too obsessed” with music — welcome home. Strum Life™ is for the brothers and sisters who treat guitar as a craft, not a pastime.

Right now, the store’s stocked with sarcastic coffee mugs for guitar players and inspirational musician mugs that actually say something. Soon, we’ll be dropping unique guitarist gifts and practical guitar gear you won’t find at the big-box music stores.

Because Strum Life™ is dedicated to the players who keep showing up, no matter what.

👇 Shop the first drop here:
Strum Life™ Store →