It’s been almost 10 years since I wrote serious music. Typically, trauma and/or stress = music for me. I wish I had more control over when and how I decide to be creative, but creating feels compulsory, not elective. For me, music is how my soul releases trauma and banishes demons. Creating music is healing and energizing. However, this time feels “different”. It feels more permanent, or maybe that’s just wishful thinking?

After decades of writing, learning, and experimenting, I finally feel like I have the expertise I need to create the songs I’ve always wanted to make. Music is highly subjective. I get that. I mostly write music that pleases me, but… my ego wins from time to time, and I’ll write something more flashy and flamboyant. I’m still a work in progress, haha…

Aside from a handful of lessons from Rich Dixon (spelling – an amazing guitarist in Utah), I am self-taught. A few Andy James videos here and there + a splash of YouTube instructional mixing/mastering videos = what I know about making music. I always considered myself a hobbist, but I try to make my music to the highest possible standards (i.e., I don’t want poor fidelity to ruin the listening experience).

All of that said, I still have MOUNTAINS to learn about writing, mixing and mastering, and certainly about playing guitar.

Thank you very much for listening.