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Even Without the Keys
Last week, my piano went in for reconditioning—and for the first time in 12 years, I found myself without it. What began as a reflection about missing my piano became something deeper: a story about my father, the lessons he left behind, and what remains even when something essential feels missing.
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Big Stories Begin with a Little Phone Call
These days, I seem to live in two main places: the piano bench and the phone. I practice for our upcoming album, then pause to make phone calls — fundraising calls, planning calls, follow-up calls, and all the little conversations that seem to keep a large project moving forward. So lately I’ve been thinking about…
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The Sound That Was Waiting for Me
I sat down on the wooden pew at the back of the sanctuary. I had only one purpose for being there: To audition them. For the third time in one year, I had turned down a request to step in as Music Director at their church. After saying no three separate times, I finally thought…
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Every Concert Brings Us Closer to London
Introducing: The London Conversation in Song It started with a dream—one that is carrying us from small-town stages toward the crosswalk in front of Abbey Road Studios in London. This fall, that dream takes another step forward with two special fundraising concerts in Lancaster and Carlisle, PA. We’re calling it The London Conversation in Song,…
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What It Really Takes
The Quiet Work Before the Sound If you like a peek inside the rehearsal room—or the storyboards before the actual movie—this is for you. Back in January 2025, I created a detailed practice plan to prepare for Double Keyed’s upcoming recording with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road. As of now, I’m working on…
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When 5,000 Feels Like a Miracle
Not long ago, I crossed a milestone I never expected when I first started my music career: I reached 5,000 followers on Facebook. For some, that number might not seem particularly impressive. In a world of influencers and viral videos, 5,000 can feel small. But for me, it’s a deeply meaningful marker—and it represents far…
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The Loudest Voice in the Room
“Identify the loudest voice of fear in the room—and do that.” The advice came from my virtual personal growth coach. After years of intentionally working on inside things, I was surprised to realize how quiet the room had become. The once-crowded space—filled with self-doubt, worry, and anxiety—now held only a few lingering voices. The ones…
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When Life Is Hard and Faith Is the Thread
The Story Behind the Song: “God Is Faithful” Sometimes a song is born not from my own story, but from the heart of someone who loves another deeply. A dear woman approached me with a unique request: she wanted to give her friend—a young mother facing the daily challenges of raising a special needs child—something…
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Why Showing Up Matters (Even When It Feels Pointless)
One year ago, on April 27, 2024, I set up a table at a local book fair—an opportunity that came thanks to my Portraits of White book. Having never attended a book fair as an author, I thought, Why not? So, on a dreary morning, I arrived at the venue, laid out my CDs, T-shirts,…
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