“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

After my string of summer travels, rehearsals, and performances, I’m back in Houston now in the swing of my fall schedule. This includes a good deal of teaching private lessons and classes, all of which happen in the suburbs. All that driving has put Michele Norris and Robert Siegle back into my life [...]

I really recommend these words from my good friend Jim.  One quote he mentions: “Truth will sooner come out of gross error in attempting than from total inaction.”

Exciting news - I’m getting married!  The beautiful Abby came into my life earlier this year and we just got engaged last week.  We are getting married this January in Houston, Texas! 

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. [...]

Wow, there’s a lot going on!  I have a whole list sitting here on my desk of things to blog about.  Coming soon!

Here’s a few things that are feeding my brain/soul/inner self lately:
*”I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument while the song I came to sing remains unsung.”
- Rabindranath Tagore
*Truth
Poem by Michael S. Glaser
Truth is as mysterious as God.
and as sacred.
It sustains and kills.
It is always dangerous.
* This video on YouTube. When I [...]

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 [...]

Sometimes you just have to step and do something before you are understand how much it will mean to you. I don’t know why I don’t just get out and experience things like I should, because my visit to the Houston International Festival today (with Jessica and Amy) was well worth the time!
The Houston [...]