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Apr 14, 2008

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An Unusual Opportunity

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In two days my producer, Jarome, will be arriving in Beijing and I’m very excited!  He is coming here to assist with several music projects that we are working on. One of our tasks is for me to learn the basics ..

Apr 4, 2008

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A Musical Evening

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I have been working with my vocal coach this week on singing certain pieces from ‘Fire and Gold’ to prepare for future live performances.  As there are several harmonies on some of the pieces, it can be quite technical figuring ..

Mar 29, 2008

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Where there is love…

I recently finished composing the last piece for the marriage CD that I am working on.  I am thrilled about it as it will be a combination of three quotations in one song.  It consists of a short passage from ..

Mar 18, 2008

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New Year Gifts!

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Naw Ruz is here! Naw Ruz is an ancient Persian festival celebrating the first day of spring (March 21), and is also the Baha’i New Year.  To celebrate, I have created a new ‘Special Gifts‘ page for you! It contains ..

Mar 15, 2008

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Fasting

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I began the process of recording ‘Fire and Gold’ three years ago this month.  The first piece I recorded was ‘The Hallowed Beauty’.  The month of March is a special time of year for me as I fast for 19 ..

Mar 7, 2008

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Perseverance Pays Off

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I am now working on my next project, which is a CD on the theme of marriage.  At the moment the vision is that it will consist of five pieces with quotations and prayers from several sources.  So far, I ..

Mar 3, 2008

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Ayyam-i-Ha!

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A few nights ago I went carolling with my children and a few friends in the neighborhood for the festival of Ayyam-i-Ha.  For Baha’is this is a time of bringing cheer to others, visiting the poor and needy, giving gifts and enjoying the ..

Feb 24, 2008

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Breathing

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A few months ago I started vocal lessons with a good friend.  It has been such an awakening experience as I have had to relearn basic vocal techniques.  Correct breathing is one of the most essential parts of singing and ..

Feb 17, 2008

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Fire and Gold available for purchase!

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‘Fire and Gold’ is now available for purchase at CDbaby! Thank you for your patience!  Let me know what you think of the CD when  you have a chance to listen.  

Jan 30, 2008

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Pursuing Music

Recently a new friend asked me how my path in music came about and was it always interested in music. I began playing the piano from the age of five.  My mother was a piano teacher so I was always ..