Pain Since I started a blue-collar job (my first one since college), I’ve been experiencing pain. To be clear, I have chronic pain from three bulging discs in my neck. But this is different. Due to the nature of physical labor and long hours of driving, I’m feeling more discomfort than I can ever remember. […]
Size Doesn’t Matter “There are no small parts.” When I was in secondary school (equivalent to high school in the USA), this is what my theatre director said to me. Because I had wanted to get the lead in a musical, I was bummed. I got a part, but not the lead. Apparently, I was
When the news came About your fever I was scared. I feared first for you, For your mama, And your gran’mama. How could your tiny Body With its tiny fingers, Toes, eyes, lips, and tongue Stand against such an ailment. Nonna was frightened too, But she did not pause. When the call came she ran
It’s that time again. Well, frankly any day is “that time”. Since I live just a few miles from Taughannock Falls State Park, it’s one of my favorite places to visit. It’s not the only reason to come to the Finger Lakes, just one of the finest ones. There’s so much majesty and inspiration here.
Taughannock Falls Majesty Revisited (Repeatedly) Read More »
If you play guitar, chances are you’ve been intrigued by the thought of playing the banjo as well. However, playing the banjo and the guitar are two different things. It can be done, but it also takes quite a bit of practice. If you are interested in making that transition from guitar playing to banjo
Meditations on Moving From Guitar Playing to Banjo Playing Read More »
Bob Dorough died yesterday. It was a sad moment. And a happy memory of a man who continued to play piano and sing right up until the last. I remember many conversations with Bob over the years. We covered subjects ranging from songwriting to smiling — even when we weren’t sure if it was a
Elements I’m happy to present “Elements Suite” to you. This is a musical meditation on the traditional natural elements in a number of earth-based philosophies, plus wood from Chinese elemental theory. I’m not going to say too much here. Instead, I’ll let the musical meditations “speak” for themselves. Just press the play button at the bottom
This is a guest post by Ben from Subreel. Recording is becoming more and more popular, with more people having access to studios in the 21st century and more audio engineers trying to make their way in the world. Recording techniques can be a complicated subject, which we’re trying to demystify with our tips for
Recording Strings – recommended mics and positions Read More »
Throughout my life, I’ve pondered the muse. Even my brand name includes a play on the word “muse” (as well as music, for, now, present moment, and so on). Yet, once in a while I need to be called back to unravel the mystery of why I create. Recently, I’ve had a number of conversations
