The Inside Story
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The Creative Power of Letting Go
Published on: June 17, 2025•Reading Time: 3 min•Category: ArticleLetting go is how we finally get what we’ve been grasping for
Read morePlaying the Duncan Showroom April 17th!
Published on: April 11, 2025•Reading Time: 1 min•Category: EventI'm excited to announce that I'm playing a live show at the Duncan Showroom next week with the wonderful and talented Matt & Natt! I'll be opening the show with a set of originals and covers, followed by Nadine Langelo, Matt Bullock, and Brad Hawke...
Read moreLive Performance: "Hidden Gold" at Haus of Owl (March 2025)
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Published on: April 1, 2025•Reading Time: 1 min•Category: PerformanceA live, acoustic performance of "Hidden Gold" from Haus of Owl in Victoria, BC, on March 20th, 2025.
Read moreLive Performance: "California, Gone" at Haus of Owl (March 2025)
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Published on: April 1, 2025•Reading Time: 1 min•Category: PerformanceA live, acoustic performance of "California, Gone" from Haus of Owl in Victoria, BC, on March 20th, 2025.
Read moreHow Einen Saved Me From Myself
Published on: March 23, 2025•Reading Time: 2 min•Category: ArticleAs a songwriter who tends to focus more on the music, I once believed lyrics were just part of the music. But a recent Songfarm Songcircle changed my perspective. A tough but insightful critique on my song Hidden Gold made me realize that great lyric...
Read moreThe Road Again: The Long Road to Moving Forward
Published on: February 28, 2025•Reading Time: 6 min•Category: ArticleAfter years of fear and perfectionism holding me back, I finally released my debut song, The Road Again, on Spotify—and it changed me in ways I never expected. This is a story about growth, creativity, and the courage to take the next step.
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