Dear Lovers of Music, Yesterday, a singing sky and morning sun invited me outside with my cappuccino, a first for 2026. Reflecting on the performed album release concerts, I felt such gratitude towards the six guest artists and the fans who have attended and tuned in. It is not often that I feel: "I did something," but hearing the response to the music and my Bill of Rights, Amended (intro, piece at 3:05) has demonstrated a greater sense of unity of purpose than I have felt in some time....

Dear Lover of Music, The past eight days have been a whirlwind—four performances with guest artists, two university residencies, and three interviews—all centered on GUITAR AMERICA 250: Revolutionaries & Rockstars. The response has been electric. In recent talks with students at Salem State University and Longy School of Music of Bard College, I was reminded: being an artist is not small work; it's massive. It’s a responsibility—to reflect, provoke, nurture, celebrate, and give shape to...

Dear Reader, Guitar America 250 • Revolutionaries and Rockstars is off and running! I’ve received positive reviews, held a few interviews, as well as some wonderful notes of appreciation and few comments citing how difficult it is at this time to celebrate the anniversary with what is happening in the United States. I didn't set out to make a political statement with this album, at least not anymore than any past album: music is important, composers are important, teaching music is important,...