Some Things I learned Last YearMy friend Panos Kolias recently shared some things on FB that he learned last year and asked if I would do the same. Being someone who...
Fanfare played during coverage of NYC Veteran's Day ParadeI am excited to share that a fanfare I co-wrote with Stephen Goforth (Eternal Flame) was used by FOX during their coverage of the New...
"When I Win an Oscar..."When I first got started scoring films I sent an email to one of my mentors ending with, “When I hold my thank you speech at the Oscars I...
Why Aren't You Getting the Gigs?Have you ever heard a piece of music used in a TV show or film score and thought "I am as good as that composer! Why didn't they hire me?...
Don't Burn BridgesSome years ago I sent a friend request to a producer via FB. I also sent a message introducing myself. I told him I was a composer who...
Keys to a Successful CollaborationSome days ago Nathan and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. It made me ponder what has made our marriage strong and happy. Some of the...
Finding HopeSome years ago a counselor told me he believed I had “Chronic Depression”. I refused to get help, because I did not believe that there...
Learning to ListenA while back I contacted a young composer, who has amazing talent, and asked if we could meet. I did not say much beside that I was a...