Music
TagAll Work and No Play?
A huge topic right now in the world of media composition is work ethic as it relates to hours worked, and what it means to have a good wor..
On the Way Out Part 2 – The Middle
I wrapped the first segment of my triptych On the Way Out less than a month ago. The way out of a memorable MFA journey.
I am writing P..
Learning to Fly
Gearing up for live performances during my thesis exhibition.
The weeks leading up to the thesis exhibition and graduation have been ..
Reflecting and Expecting
The last five blog posts I’ve written have been about how great Columbia is, sharing details about the program, and showcasing th..
The Exciting Parts of Music for Games
Here at Columbia, a large focus of the program is on creating music for games and other interactive media. In the course “Music for Ga..
My Top 5 Albums of 2020
Given the Grammys are a little more than a month away, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the music that has continued to get me ..
New Admitted Students and Ready to Record Again
I feel like just yesterday I was writing a blog post all about one of my recording sessions, and how nervous and excited I was. Lo and..
Art, Grief, Grad School, and Mental Health
So today’s post is going to be just a little bit different—well, actually it’s going to be very different. Last month I didn’t post a ..
The Payoff
It’s amazing to think that about a month ago, I was busy working away at recording session preparation, and now it’s all over. The work ..
Recording Already!?!
“That’s show biz!” is a saying I heard a plethora of times during my first year here in Columbia College Chicago’s Music Composition f..