Inspiration comes from many different places in life. I am moved by God, people, great art / literature / music, theater, film, nature and finally the internal voice of my own soul. This music you hold in your hands is a combination of all those sources. The greatest would be a decision I made, when turning 60, that I would not wait any longer to start pursuing that voice. I won’t tell you how many times i ignored it – at various times out of fear, disbelief, struggle, and insecurity. Suffice it to say this music is the beginning of a new response, a new behavior, a new path – to listen to the voice.

These first 14 songs are gifts from long ago to present day – from artists along the way whom I have watched and listened to and respect deeply.  I study them still and glean from them what I believe is their best and let it inform my performing and teaching – all the time creating my own personal ideas for telling stories musically.

I simply have a charge to anyone in whose hands this music finds itself: listen to your soul and follow what can only be the voice of love God has destined for you to share. Don’t wait – don’t hesitate – don’t waste time in the darkness wondering if anyone cares. The voice you hear is your gift to the world born at the dawn of time – to be shared and given away.