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2022: Joy vs. Pleasure

Happy New Year! Each January, I ask myself "What am I doing with my life?" I thought I would share a few thoughts from that reflection...

Music Video: We're Not Coming Back

My latest music video "We're Not Coming Back" is now live on YouTube! This is one of the more emotional and sorrowful ballads from the...

Music Video: Anna's Waltz

My new album is now live across all streaming sites! To celebrate, I'm also premiering this new music video for "Anna's Waltz," the...

Music Video: Rain and Ash

"Rain and Ash," the first music video from my forthcoming self-titled album and my first release on Candyrat Records, is now live on...

Video Premiere: Lightness of Being

Seattle-based music project Second Inversion premiered a new video of mine today! Lightness of Being is the opening track on my debut...

2018 NewSong Showcase Winner!

I won my first composition award today! “Lightness of Being” won the “Instrumental” category of the New Song Showcase at the 2018 Walnut...

In Gratitude [1-Minute Wednesday #13]

My 1-Minute Wednesday series pairs a brief piece of music with a piece of thought-provoking text. IN GRATITUDE As individuals and as a...

Beyond All Reason [1-Minute Wednesday #12]

My 1-Minute Wednesday series pairs a brief piece of music with a piece of thought-provoking text. BEYOND ALL REASON I cannot help but...

To Live Fully [1-Minute Wednesday #11]

My 1-Minute Wednesday series pairs a brief piece of music with a piece of thought-provoking text. TO LIVE FULLY Why is it difficult to...

A River in the Dark [1-Minute Wednesday #10]

My 1-Minute Wednesday series pairs a brief piece of music with a piece of thought-provoking text. A RIVER IN THE DARK We are forever...

Video Premiere: Lightness of Being

2018 NewSong Showcase Winner!