"Tempest" was one of the first songs that I wrote fairly quickly. It was during the time right before I delved into my first romantic relationship. We bonded over music and challenged each other to write a song. I was processing some of the feelings I had and my tendency to keep them to myself. Eventually, I did share some of the songs I wrote with him and he shared some of his with me. Music was something we bonded over, yet the relationship wasn't meant to last. Later the

Another song I wrote a few years ago while I was completing my masters degree. I was feeling a bit edgy and frustrated with things. I feel it reflects the inner battle I have, believing in my self-worth and wanting better for myself.  However, I can get trapped in anxiety and envious thoughts. It is a repetitive cycle that happens in mind, and I know it isn’t healthy. I think this comes through musically with the repetitive loop that starts in the beginning. The chorus ackn

Happy New Year! Part of me thought I should do a motivational review of a peppy song to get us ready for the New Year. Definitely excited for 2026. Yet, I have been wanting to reflect on a special playlist: the deathbed playlist. In a way, it is also motivating and inspiring. As a hospice/death worker, facing the death of others has a significant impact on my desire to live a full and meaningful life.  In my life there have been special songs that hold great meaning for me a

I wrote 'Interlude' a couple years ago. It is a mixture of a couple pieces of inspiration. Initially, I was inspired by what I called...

I wrote this song several years ago during a music therapy conference that was near the beach. I was walking along the shore and noticed...

I haven’t stayed true to the original post schedule I had because life is happening. But I always find a way to combine some of what I have been hoping to share so I don’t get too far behind. Here I am now, combining some reflections on songwriting and taking time to create a song offering to Mother Earth for Earth Day. As I have mentioned before, I love songs and lyrics. For a long time now I have kept journals of original song lyrics. Typically, I start with lyrics when wr

Music therapy students must complete practicum experiences as part of completing a degree in music therapy. Even at the master’s level, I...

Music Sets You Free My previous post “Find My Voice” shares a bit about my love for music and how singing has been therapeutic for...

I wrote 'Circle of Selene' from August 1-2 2020, which happened to be just in time for a full moon in Aquarius on the third. I was still...

This song is very special because I wrote it for my husband and performed it at both of our weddings. We got engaged in May of 2019 and...

I've always been a quiet reserved person. I am average looking. Many people are surprised when they hear me sing. I am not quite sure...

I don’t even remember when I started writing this song. It had been a work in progress for many years. I am not sure of the exact experience that pushed me to write it. There have been many times in my life when I have felt overwhelmed and stuck in patterns that were not healthy or beneficial to me. The first verse speaks to feeling stuck but knowing I need to get out. However, I didn’t always have the tools, knowledge, or ability to do so. The chorus represents a daydream

On my music page, the first song I posted is called “Chroma” and it comes with a video with lyrics posted. The song was created first as a creative response prompt for one of my grad school classes. We were to reflect on the idea of racism and this song emerged when I turned to songwriting. Below are the original lyrics: Ballad songs begin The story of our tribe Known by all kin   Ancient armor thick The worth of our kind Known by our skin   All hearts bleed When lacking comp