Wonderful Being

When I was studying music in college, a conductor gave us some advice about being a musician in "the real world." I've spent years thinking about whether or not I agree with it; here's my verdict. What's the worst advice YOU'VE gotten from a teacher? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. To see my solo show for FREE - in person or streaming - on October 19 at 7:30pm PT, click here. 

Despite years of musical training, I failed to write a song until I was in my mid-twenties, and after that, I still struggled to complete songs...until a friend gave me this advice. What helps YOU to finish songs (or other creative projects)? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. 

Here's Sasha Bayan's album and Sasha's website.

What better way to fix a crummy day than to come home, play some pandeiro, and sing a wistful song about the need to prove oneself to a mentor? Here's "Be Like You," a song from the EP I just can't seem to finish. How does the need to prove show up in your life? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. 

Executive function is the ability to plan and organize, and as a neurodiverse person, I totally suck at it! I "vlog" from my car today to share with you a particularly embarrassing instance of drummer executive DYSfunction. Is this a struggle for you, too? Tell me about it...you're not alone! For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. 

I spent the summer of 2011 in Haiti, and it's an important place to me. Today I share some resources for educating yourself about how the U.S. has caused harm in Haiti as well as some steps to take action against the deportations. There's no excuse for what's been going on at our Southern border - let the Haitians in! For a transcript (and all of the links mentioned), click here. For video, click here. 

Astrology is NOT REAL...and I love it SO MUCH. Here's how astrology validates my neurodiverse perception of time, why I think I should only go to Uruguay when Mercury is retrograde...and of course...my various "signs." What's your opinion on astrology...and if you love it, too, what are your signs? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. 

Disability advocate Christine Miserandino created the concept of "spoon theory" to explain the struggles disabled folks have with managing their energy. I'm working to conserve my spoons as I juggle my solo show, my day job, this vlog, and unexpected loss. What helps YOU to manage your spoons? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. For FREE tickets to see my show "Yes, No, Maybe So" - in person at the Santa Monica Playhouse or streaming online - click here.

I had a successful tech rehearsal today because I managed to dodge a meltdown last night. Meltdowns are one of the limitations that come with neurodivergence. Here's what I did to take care of myself. If you're neurodivergent, how do YOU manage meltdowns/shutdowns? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. 

To see my solo show "Yes, No, Maybe So" on October 19 at 7:30pm PT - in person or streaming - for FREE - click here. 

I am posting this short and imperfect vlog to hold myself accountable. I've done what I can do to edit my solo show down to an hour, and it's time to stop now! For a transcript, click here.  For video, click here.

Come see my solo show "Yes, No, Maybe So" on 10/19 at 7:30pm PT - in person at the Santa Monica Playhouse or streaming online - for FREE: