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As a musician, I have been trained ever since a very young age to rely on my ear. This skill has translated into so many areas of my life, including.

• Learning music
• Improvising music
• Educating myself via podcasts while multi-tasking
• Enjoying stories on audiobook

This past week, I enjoyed listening to my writing mentor K.M.… Read More...

Today, we’re looking at how art and music play a huge role in books. If you haven’t already, take a listen to artist Heather Deiter’s interview about her role as a cover designer and illustrator!

For music, Christian Inspirational Author Esther Bandy shares how hymns have influenced her faith and writing.… Read More...

I find luthier shops to be very fascinating. They’re the string doctors of my profession. If a stringed instrument needs fixed or adjusted, this is who to visit.

I’ve visited a number of luthiers over the course of my career, and they’ve all had a big thing in common. Their shops always look like a set out of a Hoarders show!… Read More...

Several years ago, I found out that my musical heritage dates back to my Grandpa Scheer’s grandfather. Apparently Granfather Panter McIlvain played the fiddle in a country band, performing for dances and parties in his town. He passed on his violin to his grandson, Harold, who gave it to his own children to learn.… Read More...

After a half-year hiatus, I’ve finally released my Enneagram 2 skit: The Helper Musician. It was fun to tap into violin teacher mode. I hope you enjoy it!

Stay tuned for my music video for my Enneagram 1 character, coming 2022!

I’m sure you’ve all been waiting on the edge of your seats for this chapter, lol. Do Jerry and Victoria finally get together?

Listen to find out…

Chapter 21

Today’s episode is sponsored by Jerry Chang’s super suave collection. Who doesn’t love the hunky hero of the novel?… Read More...

I can’t believe I wrote this short story nearly two years, at the start of the pandemic. It feels appropriate after the passing this week of my own Grandmother, a wonderful pianist/author to the end.

Pauline, a senior piano major at Belton University, nearly lives at the music school as she prepares for her capstone recital.… Read More...

Last night, I watched old videos of the ball drop in New York City. I’ve never been there for New Year’s Eve, but I’m sure it would be a lot of fun!

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I’ve only been to New York once, when my mom had the chance to perform in Carnegie Hall.… Read More...