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Music

Strands on the Midway

This two-minute instrumental piece represents a pure experiment in texture and instinct. Heavily influenced by a recent deep dive into Brian Eno’s work, I wanted to see what would happen if I layered disparate sounds without over-constructing the result.

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Video

Making Eileen Shea Baltrusaitis’s Tribute Video

My mother died on October 3rd so I made this tribute video with my dad and my siblings. In this post, I describe the process I used to make the video.

November 26, 2025 No Comments

Music

Using the Four Stages of Competence to Learn Your Instrument

Playing it well enough to play it without thinking is really how you unlock the creative choices available to a player. It’s also how you get to that elusive and prized flow state of playing, where you’re free to experience the creation in real time

January 19, 2025 No Comments

Photography

Fireworks Photography

Back in 2015, I cram-learned a bunch of tips and tutorials on fireworks photography… Here are the basics of how I did it, including the exact gear and camera settings you need to get the best results.

July 3, 2024 No Comments

Music

April 21st Show Announced

Well, the time has come to rejoin the live performance world. On Sunday afternoon, April 21st, I’ll be playing a solo acoustic set as part of the International Pop Overthrow festival happening at Montrose Saloon.

April 27, 2024 No Comments

Music

FAWM: First Part of the Morning

I have long talked a big game about doing a FAWM (February Album Writing Month) but typically other distractions and priorities have prevented me from moving forward. Ever the optimist, I decided to take a stab again in 2024. Today,

February 14, 2024 No Comments