“Your mind is like a stadium with the dome open…you have ZERO judgement when it comes to things that move you.  You have what makes talented people successful for years and years - a brave sense of self and a completely authentic relationship with your tastes.”
- Musician John Mayer, in an interview with Sky Magazine

I am finally in Austin rehearsing with Conspirare for our upcoming trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.   I am LOVING it.  Everything about it is just so inspiring: the repertoire, the friends, Craig Hella Johnson, charming Austin, etc.
I just love the way CHJ speaks about music.  He has an incredible way of explaining musical concepts and  ideas [...]

First, the summer began with Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera to Go!” performances of Sleeping Beauty. Our three-and-a-half month run of shows ended mid-June.
Photo set of production photos
YouTube video

On June 8, I put together a service of music at my church, Ecclesia. It was great to be able to lead in worship there. [...]

Thanks to Robbie for this blogging activity. (Robbie thanked someone else for it, who thanked someone else, etc. Who knows where this thing started!)
i am: always looking for the next adventure.
i think: about the next project i can do before i have finished my current one.
i know: i should exercise more, but it is really [...]

Well, I have taken my very first exploration into video production! I wanted to create a promotional video for the group that sent me to Africa, LEAD International. They don’t currently have anything like this. So I tried out my chops in iMovie, and I have to say - I think it [...]

*I began logging these thoughts a week ago while preparing for performances of the St. Matthew Passion this past Holy Week.

I am currently sitting and waiting for my turn to sing my arias in rehearsal at Christ the King for the Bach St. Matthew Passion. As I sit here, I find myself reflecting on [...]

Here’s just a short list of some things that I really like right now:
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel Pink
I just finished reading this book at the recommendation of my friend Jessica. Seriously, this one definitely goes on my “life changing books” list. In short, Dan Pink [...]

Beauty has a way of sneaking up on you - when you least expect it, and when you are the most likely to ignore or avoid its presence. It’s often when you feel the most stress, responsibility weighing its heaviest.
Beauty sneaks up on you when you are driving in the car, fighting nasty and ornery [...]