Notes from the Composer

Why I Stopped Teaching (and What I Chose Instead)

Why I Stopped Teaching (and What I Chose Instead)

I didn’t stop teaching because I lost interest. I stopped because something deeper called me to create instead.

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Why I Stopped Teaching (and What I Chose Instead)

I didn’t stop teaching because I lost interest. I stopped because something deeper called me to create instead.

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What It Feels Like to Sit at the Organ at Night

What It Feels Like to Sit at the Organ at Night

There is something completely different about sitting at the organ at night, when the space is still and every note seems to linger long after it is played.

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What It Feels Like to Sit at the Organ at Night

There is something completely different about sitting at the organ at night, when the space is still and every note seems to linger long after it is played.

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An Unexpected Encounter at Newcastle Cathedral

An Unexpected Encounter at Newcastle Cathedral

While preparing for a recital at Newcastle Cathedral, I found myself locked inside alone, until an unexpected voice changed everything.

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An Unexpected Encounter at Newcastle Cathedral

While preparing for a recital at Newcastle Cathedral, I found myself locked inside alone, until an unexpected voice changed everything.

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Where to Start with My Music

Where to Start with My Music

If you’re new to my music, this is a simple guide to where to begin, whether you prefer listening, playing, or exploring the full collection.

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Where to Start with My Music

If you’re new to my music, this is a simple guide to where to begin, whether you prefer listening, playing, or exploring the full collection.

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Why I Returned to the Organ

Why I Returned to the Organ

After more than a decade focused on the piano, I found myself drawn back to the organ, not as a change, but as a return to my first musical voice.

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Why I Returned to the Organ

After more than a decade focused on the piano, I found myself drawn back to the organ, not as a change, but as a return to my first musical voice.

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The Time I Played for Elizabeth Taylor

The Time I Played for Elizabeth Taylor

A quiet moment in the organ loft turned into an unexpected encounter with one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures.

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The Time I Played for Elizabeth Taylor

A quiet moment in the organ loft turned into an unexpected encounter with one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures.

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