Spring is on the horizon, and I’m feeling the best kind of restless. Now that I’ve finished building my online songwriting class (launch date April 1!), I’m able to dig in to the new record with full focus…and gosh, I am feeling good about it. I’m turning 33 this year, and depending on how old […]
Deep Dive
Before, Beside, Between, Beyond…
How’s your year going so far? I feel like a broken record with this kind of thing, but I’m genuinely struggling to believe January is almost over. It’s been an odd few weeks, and I’ve found myself feeling quiet and contemplative—processing a blend of artsy thoughts, interpersonal thoughts, and problem-solve-ish thoughts. The big questions, and […]
Humanity as Creative Expression
Here we are in the final month of this insane year. I’m a big fan of reflecting and setting new goals year round, but I do find a particular joy in reassessing at the end of the calendar year. It’s often a bit of a bleak time—maybe we’re lacking vitamin D, maybe we’re feeling drained […]
The Wonder of Creative Ownership
Of course, music is my primary mode of expression. But I’m simply not moved to write without inspiration…and inspiration comes to me through deep dives. “Artifice” is my homespun inspiration wellspring. It’s its own form of expression, certainly, but more than anything, it’s a cozy nest where my musical mind reliably (weekly) gets an inspo […]