10 days of isolation, and counting. “To survive, you must tell stories.” ~ Umberto Eco, The Island of the Day Before Sometimes it’s easy being a composer. ...

Some experiences are hard to describe, and just as hard to record. Sometimes you really need to be there. Earlier this month, I was privileged to lead a gro...

Inspiration comes when we are willing to dream. It was my great honor to attend a recent concert at Liberty High School in Frisco, TX. I am a full-time per...

For the past 6 months or so, I’ve been working as a librettist. I am composing an opera, and I’ve taken it upon myself to write the libretto, the script, th...

I’m writing an opera. What makes me think I can write an opera? What makes me think I can’t? I grew up on a fairly steady diet of opera. The radio in our d...

As a composer, I love hearing that my music is challenging, and that it’s also accessible. I’m not interested in writing the most difficult piece. My goal ...

If I could, I would spend every day making music. It comes naturally to me. I’m not really much for practicing, but I love being a part of something new. ...

What’s stopping you? You’ve probably heard this question thousands of times. You hear it in conversations with friends and family, those tireless supporters...