MUSIC
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Sunday Night at Jazz Alley
Sunday night was such a phenomenal experience. I went to Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle to see Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. They were electric. I’ve always been a big jazz fan but seeing them live was something else. The energy was contagious, the music was popping, and I couldn’t help but dance along in my Continue reading
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Autumn’s Goddess — A Candlelit Night
I’ve finally finished editing my latest video, stepping into the night as autumn’s goddess. Candles flickered all around me, a single pumpkin glowing softly, and I moved slowly, letting the shadows and light trace my steps. Everything felt suspended – the leaves, the air, the hush of the season. Over the video, I read my Continue reading
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Quiet Moments
Sometimes, all I need is a good piece of music and a glass of wine. That’s it. Everything else can wait. Continue reading
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Hearing the Magic Behind I’m Still Standing
As a musician, I’m always fascinated by the layers that make up a song, the tiny details that often go unnoticed in the full mix. So imagine my excitement when I stumbled across this incredible YouTube video that deconstructs one of my all time favorite Elton John songs, I’m Still Standing. In this video, each Continue reading
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New Video: A Pause, A Return, & New Creativity
I took a few weeks away from social media and YouTube to pause, reflect, and recharge. Now I’m back!! I am ready to create, share, and explore ideas with authenticity and joy. Pauses aren’t setbacks; they’re preparation for what comes next. Here’s to creating again, fully and intentionally. Continue reading
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Finding Joy in Movement: My Love for Music and Exercise
What’s the most fun way to exercise? My favorite way to exercise is by dancing around the house to great music. There’s something freeing about moving to the beat, letting go of any stress, and just enjoying the moment. When I’m not dancing, I also love getting on the elliptical while listening to music. It’s Continue reading
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A Night of Recognition: Celebrating Dale Johnson and Female Composers
Last night’s Tacoma Youth Symphony concert was a moment of reflection, celebration, and recognition. It was a reminder of the untold stories of women in classical music and a tribute to the impact of Dale Johnson, a figure whose influence has shaped countless musicians over the years. It was a night that made me reflect Continue reading
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The First Time I Heard “Teen Town” by Weather Report: A Childhood Memory Reawakened
I can still remember the first time I heard Teen Town by Weather Report. I was just a little girl, sitting in front of the TV, when it happened. The moment the music started, something clicked deep within me. I was mesmerized. I didn’t know who Jaco Pastorius was or what kind of music this Continue reading
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Upcoming Concert: (No, I’m Not the Soloist!)
This upcoming weekend, I’ll be playing with the Tacoma Youth Symphony again, and I couldn’t be more excited! No, I’m not the soloist, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I mean, I’m a violist, remember? We live in the middle of the orchestra, adding warmth, depth, and a touch of existential mystery to the music. Continue reading
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Why Jean-Luc Ponty’s Egocentric Molecules Blew My Mind
I’ve recently come across something that completely stopped me in my tracks. Jean-Luc Ponty’s Egocentric Molecules, which was released in 1977 on the album Cosmic Messenger. I’m not exaggerating when I say it blew my mind. I just had to take a moment to sit with it and reflect. It’s one of those pieces that Continue reading
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Heavenly
I’ve had this Cigarettes After Sex piece on repeat for days now. I love the haunting vocals and how the ambient melodies weave together in a way that feels sensual yet melancholic, intimate yet vast. Continue reading
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Kate Bush: The Art of Feeling
Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill is one of those rare songs that feels like it exists in its own world, timeless, haunting, and deeply emotional. From the first notes of that ethereal synth line to the pounding of the carnal drums, it carries an intensity that’s almost otherworldly. The song is about longing, understanding, Continue reading
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