A Key
It’s raining outside right now. Earlier, the water was dripping into a puddle, and there was a key in the puddle. It was kind of an amazing discovery, like a
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Reflections on Memory: Don’t Forget How to Use it (Thoughts on Lessons from Ralph Covert)
In Ralph Covert’s video, “4 Simple Steps to Writing a Song” he brings up a point that I forgot: memory. Memory is easy to forget when we have devices that
Backing Drum Tracks Adding Magic to Songwriting Process
What would this sound like with a beat in reggae, with brushes, as a rock ballad, an island song, or a rumba? Normally I roll my eyes at how Internet-based
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Songwriting: From Madness to Method
I’ve always been one to explore abandoned buildings. While I’m not exactly as ambitious as Lewis and Clark, I certainly can get the adventure itch, which can be just as
New Art Page is Up
Take a gander at the new art page with a smattering of examples: here.
Certain Buskers That I See
There are certain buskers that I see my favorite is the one guy that sings smoothly like he is crooning to a lover snapping gently in time while he sings
“Love Songs” Series: Four Singers & the Many Facets of Love (2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2020)
“Love Songs”: Four Female-Fronted Acts Team up for Three Thursdays, Bringing a Mix of Styles: Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, R&B and Torch February 6, 13 and 20, 2020 at Uncommon Ground
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Sometimes I’m Happy
Stumbling through jazz songs, I find the classic “Sometimes I’m Happy.” I check out the Sarah Vaughan version. Then, I found the Joni Mitchell version. The difference was striking. I
My Relationship with the Guitar
Since no one asked, I will throw some thoughts at the altar of “online content” and talk about guitar. Particularly, my relationship with the guitar. Someone said to me once
Set List for the Coming Apocalypse of the Mellow
I Don’t Know Enough About You Lullaby of Birdland He Thinks I Still Care Hallelujah I Love Him So Comes Love Aged and Mellow Tears in Vain Another Night to
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