Essays on music: the stories it tells, and what it leaves us to live by.


“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.” – Thomas Edison

“Just put it out there so it exists, and people will find it.” – M. Shadows

“Don’t make the mistake of comparing your twisted-up insides to other people’s blow-dried outsides.” – Mary Karr