9 Reasons How I Survive as a Professional Musician
Last Fall, the University of Toronto Faculty of Music invited me to give a talk to first year students about […]
You’re A Musician??…What Do You Really Do?
My 8 “Jobs” as a Music Career Whenever I go to a party and someone asks me what I do
“Congratulations, I’m So Happy For You!” Well, actually…
Full disclosure…I am a very, very, very jealous person of other people’s success!! Whew, that feels better to get off
Kids, you get too much time off!
Kids do not need a 2 1/2 month summer break! Let me start by saying that I am not a
The (Fun) Long and Winding Road
In the Fall 2014, I was invited to a networking event organized by the Playwrights Guild of Canada. The goal
Smudge & James
I know Smudge Swann as a talented singer-songwriter and composer of film/tv music here in Toronto. At one point or
Love Meets Musical Life
If you could arrange that you and your spouse die together at the same time, would you like that to
5 Ways Music Festivals Need to Change
Let me start by saying that this blog post is not about the type of music festival where you go
Strange Emotions at the Adjudicating Table
I’m wrapping up a week of visiting Renfrew, Ontario where I’ve been adjudicating at their local music festival and where
Stop Playing Old Music!
What the Classical Music Establishment Needs to Do in order to Survive… Lately, anytime I peruse my newsfeed on Facebook
Meet the Parents…from afar!
This past easter weekend, I celebrated my 41st birthday. It was great to have that fall on the long weekend
There’s 6 Types of People When it Comes to Climate Change…
This weekend, I’m celebrating the 5th anniversary of the release of my album, A Little Dark Music, and my composition,
Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Newfoundland
I’ve spent this week in the town of Carbonear, Newfoundland, a town an hour’s drive from St. John’s, where I
This is Where I Spend Most of My Day
Home is where the heart is???…For me it’s “Home is where the Work is”! When my wife and I moved
Wish I Was There…or Maybe Not
As a composer, it’s always a special occasion and feeling when other musicians play your music. I have been fortunate
