Good morning! Well last night, singing Christmas carols was a great deal of fun! Performing is always full of dynamics that studio work doesn't carry! In the studio you have control of the sound ext where performing may add new dynamics. When I started to sing, everyone started singing with me! It was great! I think we all like to share in the music sometimes. I played my guitar and changed the...

Good afternoon:-) I am reflecting today, as yesterday was full of wonderful things and also some very sad interactions. I know that for many the journey is a place that is just plain hard, full of struggle and unhappiness. When I listen to people pour out their struggles I am hurting with them in their pain. Sometimes our pain is self-induced. For example, I can see how some problems in say, a...

Just a pause to let me sing Just a soft and kindly ring A moment one that I embrace Like gentle snow Each diamond flake Gently caress Across my face A note of grace Grace note I take:-) Getting ready for a local gig today! I wish you a beautiful day! for now, Rachel :-)

Good Frosty Morning to You! The change in Seasons is here!  I feel inspired today as I get to work on my tunes and also feel like writing a few more!  I feel that life is a series of adventures and each one has its value. Some for learning, some for preparation and most of all for sharing what we have the privilege of creating. :-)  Never a day of waste, each one with purpose of its own....

Good morning! Before I head into the studio to work on my music, I just wanted to say Happy Remembrance Day and Thank YOU to the BRAVE!  Also just a note about my tune Poppies I wrote. When I wrote it , it had a very different tempo than what you can hear recorded. It was slower than how I wrote it. The producer at the time chose to change the tune a bit. I never really loved the change but went...