Here is where I post letters about art, music, and writing to share helpful information, my inspiration, and little snippets of my life.
Letter No. 36 [Newport in Autumn]
Ten years later, and we still call Newport home. This is a short account of the charm of Newport in the Autumn.
Letter No. 35 [burn-out]
We’ve all experienced burn-out. Here are some of my go-to ways of coping with it and coming out of it.
Letter No. 34 [recording your first single, part I]
Thinking about releasing your first single? I’m sharing the process for my first recorded single in two parts.
Letter No. 33 [books for authors/illustrators]
Learning the craft of being an author/illustrator can be daunting, so I’ve shared a handful of the books I’ve found most helpful in my journey.
Letter No. 32 [prepping for Inktober2020]
Wanting to join Inktober this year? Here are a few tips and tricks to prepare!
Letter No. 31 [songwriter interview]
Just a little interview about songwriting and my process and inspiration.
Letter No. 30 [your creative well]
Everyone has a creative well that we need to keep full, especially as artists. Here are a few ideas I’ve found useful for finding ways to fill mine.
Letter No. 29 [establishing your music studio: teaching under COVID restrictions]
We’ve all had to shift and be creative about the ways we interact now, and in this letter, I share ideas for teaching creatively and safely under COVID restrictions.
Letter No. 28 [creating an illustration prompt]
Illustration prompts and challenges can be a great way to build a community, grow as an artist, and inspire others. Read about a couple illustration prompts I love, as well as a few pointers on creating your own prompt.
Letter No. 27 [establishing your music studio: physical studio space]
After discussing many of the planning aspects of starting a studio, in this letter, I share insights into creating a welcoming and professional physical studio environment for your students.
Letter No. 26 [establishing your music studio: website II]
Discover the pages you’ll need on your music studio website and learn about their key elements.
Letter No. 25 [the entrepreneur mindset]
I had to share some encouraging tidbits about the entrepreneur mindset from a video I recently watched of Robert Kiyosaki.
Letter. No. 24 [establishing your music studio: website part I]
In this first letter about building your studio website, I’ll be talking about two important aspects: platform and brand.
Letter No. 23 [lake stars]
Sometimes the open water is the only place that can still me; I wanted to share a moment I had last night.
Letter No. 22 [establishing your music studio: CV]
fourth in my series about establishing your music studio, I talk about creation and content of your CV/resume in this letter.
Letter No. 21 [establishing your music studio: interview]
Third in my series about establishing your music studio, I cover interview basics in this letter.
Letter No. 20 [establishing your music studio: studio policy]
A studio policy is one essential aspect of establishing a studio, and in this letter, I’ll share about what to consider when writing your own policy.
Letter No. 19 [establishing your music studio: core beliefs]
Teaching music is one of the best ways for musicians to make consistent income. The first of this series, I’m sharing tips on summarizing your teaching core beliefs.
Letter No. 18 [quarantine collection part II]
Discover the stories and inspiration behind the final pieces in my Quarantine Collection.
Letter No. 17 [selling on Society6]
Everything I can tell you about launching your own shop on Society6.