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I'm currently listening to the Slate podcast "Working." The episode is called "Jordan Peele's Film Composer is Terrified of Scary Movies" and interviews Michael Abels. This particular section on inspiration struck a nerve: I’ve had to actively notice my inspiration. To be a productive composer I have to gain some control. My only control is … Continue reading Jordan Peele’s composer on catching inspiration →

Do you have any hobbies where you create something or help you build a skill? Could be golf, knitting, write poems, whatever. For me, I make music. When I first 10+ years that I played guitar it was always learning another people’s songs. Then I took lessons with Scott Johnson, learned some guitar theory and … Continue reading The first song I’ve written, recorded, AND mixed →

“I’ve been getting a pretty regular question of, were you afraid to put out your second record because there’s more pressure? I’m like, “Fuck no.” I made the whole record knowing that people were going to hear it. And I made the first record being like, “I wonder if I’m going to have to get … Continue reading Phoebe Bridgers on her new album Punisher →

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I’ve had this song for years and just got the courage to do some vocals this past Saturday. They weren’t perfect. Had to re-record some stuff yesterday. But still a victory after being blocked for a long time.