At some point in every person’s life, you’ll face betrayal. It’s an interesting experience, especially for a cis man. For years, you...

When I was a boy, hitting children was so normal that I didn’t know a single kid who wasn’t hit by their parents. This fact wasn’t lost...

Bringing to life what once existed only in my imagination has always been my superpower. Yet, there are times when I forget that this...

Growing up, my mother often told me, “Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you.” While I’ve generally found...

I have a friend who’s going through a rough patch, dealing with the profound loss of their mother. They’re navigating the depths of...

Hey Folks! I’m currently relaxing in Seattle, taking in the comfort of a condo provided by the venue where we’ll be performing tonight....

Lately, the universe has been pulling me back to a day I'd like to forget forever. It lives in the dark crevices of my soul. I've pushed...

In this season of life, I often feel like a visitor in my own home. Many months, I spend more nights in hotel rooms and on airplanes than...

The art of disagreeing has never been my strong suit, but as I age, I've realized the value of respectfully disagreeing is at an all-time...

My father was a musician in his 20s – not just any musician, but one in a popular band, juggling fame with a young wife and family. In an...

As you can imagine, most of the folks who I follow and those who follow me are either musicians or passionate music lovers. Recently, on...

In a world where truth often seems undervalued, music stands as a sanctuary for us all. To me, it represents the last bastion of hope for...

This year marks the 8th anniversary of the Sanaa Music Workshop, a proud product of Second Line Arts Collective. Our vision for this...

Leaving is always the hardest part. It's something I never fully grasped when I chose this path. The sacrifices are immense. I constantly...

In today's world, there's a pervasive demand for forgiveness. "Forgiveness is for you," they say. "Set yourself free," they insist. But...

I recently read something about urgency that inspired me to write you this letter. When I was a child, the concept of urgency was foreign...

As an "older" millennial, I've come to realize that vitality fades with age, and you can't eat French fries every day. More importantly,...

I recently had a conversation with a friend about the adventure of falling in love. When I asked how many times they’d been in love,...

Yesterday was a classic musician's day, the kind I haven't experienced in a while. I woke up at 5 am, groggily stumbled into the shower,...

The world is changing at breakneck speed. It's fascinating to live in an era where you can become an expert in almost anything with the...