My Story

All of the posts below are ways I have used storytelling in a way to share a part of my life. As I have told my story, I have tried to keep it as honest and open as possible. When starting this project, I decided to avoid presenting my life as clean and neat in order to have more authentic connections with my readers.

Bass-ics

After graduating high school, the author attended a memorable show with friends in a band. The energetic performance and later encounters with bass playing sparked a deep appreciation for musicianship. The post also delves into the author’s struggles with anxiety and ADHD, and the different reactions people have to their inner battles. Various perspectives on…
Feel-Good Songs

The content expresses a love for soul-stirring lyrics and storytelling in songs, but also highlights the need for uplifting and lighthearted music at times. It touches on finding joy in simple pleasures, overcoming insecurities, and the power of honest, vulnerable writing. The author reflects on how their own experiences and voice can offer a breath…
Bluegrass

Paul Nickel, an 84-year-old stroke survivor, and a man of joy and resilience. Despite misconceptions, he and his visitor found delight in an old bluegrass song. Reflecting on misunderstandings and resigning from teaching, he highlights the importance of transparency and understanding. Discovering the history of Lake Isabella, he relates it to his personal journey.
Scrapped Songs

Not every song written is a hit. It used to be that we didn’t hear a good amount of songs written by musicians, we only heard the ones that made it to the album. And not every song on an album was a hit either, there were what I call filler songs, the songs that…
The Raw Cut

I was at a friend’s house a while back, and our talk turned to the music his daughter had been playing in shops around town. My wife was with me, and she asked for a little private concert. The daughter plays folk music, and it was fun to listen to. She played a few familiar…
Anthemic

Trigger warning: This post contains content about depression and suicidal thoughts. It’s July in the USA, we are thinking about anthems. The National Anthem is of course a classic. While we usually stick to the first verse, the other verses are pretty awesome as well. The first four verses were written by Francis Scott Key…