Hey gang! I’ll be the speaker and musical guest at Wichita Oasis this weekend. The gathering is at 200 N. Broadway on Sunday, February 12. The doors open at 10:30 and program begins at 11. It’s free to get in! I’ll be bringing one of my students with me for a duet. Bryna is a second [Read More…]
I’ll be singing in Wichita on Sunday and speaking about…music!
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Vocal Corner: Let’s talk vocal fry.
December 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This weekend I got to sing a duet with the insanely talented Stephanie Beinhorn and man, it lit a fire under me. I’ve decided to really apply myself and to get my voice back into real shape. Here are a couple clips of Steph and I rehearsing in my office the night before: I was grotesquely [Read More…]
New song from Reasonable Doubt: Fire Up The Twitter.
December 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last night we recorded a new song. Wheee! This weekend I get to sing a duet with Stephanie Beinhorn. I will be honored to be so thoroughly out of my league. [Read more…]
My students will be singing their semester recital this Saturday. If you’re near Kansas, you should come!
November 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This Saturday at 1pm at the High School in Burlington, Kansas my students will be performing their end-of-semester recital. There are a LOT of strong numbers. One of the students that will be performing, we’ll call her Betty, began the semester as one of my weaker students. This is me working with her last night [Read More…]
I recorded a new single with Jeremy Groom: Tell Me Once Again.
November 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
So, I’m now part of a fun little side project called Reasonable Doubt with Jeremy Groom and Lara Magyar. Last night we recorded our first song called Tell Me Once Again: Here are the lyrics: You say he’s just a braggart like that should ease my mind he’s claimed the highest office and I’m searching [Read More…]
MORNING HAPPINESS: I steal pets.
November 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ok, so there will be a lot of original music today (this is part of what I’ve been doing as blogging becomes more of a hobby, that and teaching). Here’s one that cracked me up the other day, so hopefully it will put a smile on your face… …because there’s also some really bad news [Read More…]
MORNING HAPPINESS: One takes between voice students, Green Day edition.
September 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Recorded these on Sunday. As always, the rules are I record in one take and don’t listen to it until it’s posted on my facebook. Enjoy! And here’s a bonus: one I totally failed on. But, as the rules stipulate, I have to post it anyway: [Read more…]
MORNING HAPPINESS: Prez gonna give it to ya.
September 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Good morning, all! Let’s start out with some music. [Read more…]
MORNING HAPPINESS: Jon Gomm.
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Good morning! I have a local friend who is a classically-trained guitar player (and he is ludicrously talented). We were jamming out the other night and he told me I had to hear this guy. I hope you enjoy his talent as much as I: [Read more…]
MORNING HAPPINESS: One takes.
September 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Good morning! I’ve got a feeling the news is going to be nothing but sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns today! Yesterday was a teaching day for me. In between students I decided to dick around with some singing. I recorded some stuff in one take, without listening to the recording, and posted them to facebook. Now [Read More…]
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