From June 4-8, I attended the Association for Popular Music Education (APME) conference in Memphis, TN – hosted by the University of Memphis. For those who don’t know, I’ve been a long-time member of APME – I was on their board from 2014-2020, and in the last four years of my term, served as both Vi...

Writing Bad Songs: Why It’s Worth It

When it comes to songwriting, it’s easy to feel paralyzed by the pressure to create something amazing every time. But I’ve learned that the key to growing as a songwriter isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up and writing—even if what you write isn’t your...