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Notes from a Seattle Singer-Songwriter Navigating Grief Through Music
How a slow-blooming voice found its way into song
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Two Coaches, One Conversation: Creativity, Doubt, and the Voice Inside
A candid exploration of self-doubt, creative growth, and learning to love the sound of your own voice.
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October 2024 Reflections on Mastery, Making Music Videos and More
Choosing depth and patience with my practice routines, and embracing experimentation in new music videos
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September Reflections: New Music, Loss, and Finding Meaning
As the seasons change, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on grief, creativity, and the unpredictable journey of life.
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Creative Subtraction
Experienced artists know that subtraction is a critical part of the creative process, why is it so hard?
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Perform Without Caveats: Own Your Art and Connect with Your Audience
When we excuse ourselves to others before they hear our work, we do a great disservice! This is something I'm working on too.
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Embracing Imperfection
Imperfection is inevitable. Can we learn to love it?
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How do you feel about the F-word?
Failure is a word that stokes fear, resistance, and anxiety in the hearts of many. Failure might be the real F-bomb of shame, as it often creates…
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How to Unlock Productivity with Random Strangers
My On and Off Journey with FocusMate
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Naming Your Inner Critic
Some thoughts on the value of naming your inner critic
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In Creative Life, Frustration is Part of the Game
Often we think frustration is a sign that we've failed or that we cannot do something. Can you learn to embrace frustration as a signal that you are…
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Watch Out For Experts When Making Art
Have you been asking the wrong people for feedback all along?
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