Like "Oh Shenandoah," "Simple Gifts" is a traditional American song that I first learned during my choir years. It's another folk song that has stuck with me because I still find it beautiful. "Simple Gifts" is a Shaker dance spiritual that was written in the 1800s. I love its catchy melody and message of freedom,… Continue reading Press Play: Simple Gifts
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Press Play: In My Time
Got a new track. I call this: "In My Time." It has a country/folk, sad/sweet sound I really like. Hope you enjoy.
Original Music on Acoustic Guitar: Circles of 9
I was inspired recently to create a picking sequence on acoustic guitar. I recorded a 25-second piece of music, then played around in Audacity to create a full track. I replicated the original sequence eight times by copying and pasting into the timeline window of the software interface to lay down the rhythm, then… Continue reading Original Music on Acoustic Guitar: Circles of 9