Session for Word Publishing
Had a GREAT recording session today for Word Publishing. They’re publishing a book of choral arrangements for modern rock worship tunes, and releasing stems (submixes) of each instrument for choirs to perform along with. The producer, Dan Semsen, talked them into bringing the session out to Los Angeles, their first time recording out here in...
A Little Dancing Music
Last Friday was a fun day – I was asked to write some original cues for the show Millionaire Matchmaker, and to pull together a jazz quartet to play them live on camera. The episode featured a ballroom dance instructor as the millionaire, and he spent the first part of the evening teaching his date...
From Sketch to Score
Update: you can hear the completed project that this sketch comes from by clicking here. Most of what I write starts out at the piano, and I love finishing a project, then going back to listen to the original idea that sparked it. I’m working on a new series of projects (more details to come)...
Pioneer Voiceover
Pioneer is continuing their ad campaign to promote integration with Pandora. No music on this one, but I did get to provide the voice-over for the ad series. The music here is from the most excellent band The Dailies, available on iTunes as a single.
Mom’s New Haircut
A friend’s mom is fighting breast cancer for the second time, and made the decision to shave her head prior to undergoing chemotherapy. He documented the experience to give hope and inspiration to others who are facing the same struggle. The music was written by Chad Reisser of The Dailies, and I was privileged to...
Writing for the Robin Cox Ensemble
I'm thrilled to be working on a new piece for the Robin Cox Ensemble. They are artists in residence at Cal State LA this semester, where they are running a series of workshops for composers.
125th Anniversary Anthem for Sierra Madre Congregational Church
This week I get to step in and work with another songwriter, Daniel Radmacher, to turn one of his songs into a choral arrangement for the 125th Anniversary of Sierra Madre Congregational Church. This kind of collaboration is always a unique challenge. The role of the arranger is to listen to the demos and read...
Three Indispensable Guides to Music Notation
There are three books that I keep by my side whenever I’m writing. All three have become indispensable guides for how to notate music. Read’s “Music Notation” has become a standard for modern notation, including complex techniques for contemporary composition. I find myself referencing Read often when I’m writing for instruments that I’m not familiar...
Run Rudolph, Run!
This is what happens when you unleash some Christmas crazy in a garage with 2 former students, the head of Chapel worship at APU, and one crazy old professor. Merry Christmas, everyone.
B3 Sits Silent
I picked up a cherry 1959 Hammond B3 from Eldorado Recording Studio on Friday, and it’s currently sitting under a tarp in my garage. It absolutely kills me to have it just sitting there, waiting to be fired up. That thing begs to be played!
30dropframe
30dropframe is an ongoing project to write film cues for books. Click below to find out more.
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