Last month I asked my sister, Annie, to sing some background vocals for a new song I wrote, called “Hey Layla”, which was inspired by the recent birth of her sweet little granddaughter.

So much fun. The song comes out one week from today. 🙂🎶

My favourite thing about learning a new tune is adding ornamentation.

Listen to skilled fiddlers to study their ornamentation styles & incorporate them into your own playing. Ornamentation should enhance the melody without overshadowing it.

#FiddleOrnamentation #FiddleMusic

Good morning all. Have a good day. Busy morning.

Love this photo, Kaleb!

Brenna’s latest artwork, done in Procreate (a digital painting ap using an iPad and Apple Pencil), which she intends to complete in acrylic on canvas.

Serenity.

Be Still, My Soul

If NPR wants to keep being an unbalanced mouthpiece for the Democrat party’s propaganda, I’m fine with that, but as such they should be funded by the DNC, not by federal tax dollars.

I used to enjoy their Classical Music programming, but I can listen to Bach on Spotify.🙂🎶

Karl Kohlhase This album is killing it!!!

open.spotify.com/album/3ssvr6Ch…

Thanks, and Happy Birthday right back to you!!

I’m 54 today, which marks a year since the release of Prodigal Son, my debut on the music streaming platforms. I suppose creating this bluesy rock album was sort of a middle aged bucket list sort of thing. Glad I did it, but I’m looking forward to an acoustic project next.
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I got my new audio interface in the mail today (which sounds way better) AND my acoustic guitar back from my guitar tech, who lowered the action on it, so I think I’m all set to start recording my acoustic instrumental album. Talk about a happy early birthday for me! 🙂🎶

It’s my firstborn son’s birthday today, and mine is tomorrow. Best birthday gift I’ve ever received in my life.

Happy birthday, Kaleb!
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On my way home from work I saw a young man shielding his girlfriend’s head from the driving rain with his backpack as they walked home from school.

Glad to see that chivalry isn’t completely dead.🙂

Grey Cat Blues

Had a fascinating and entertaining dream last night in which Jordan Peterson was rehearsing as the high tenor doo-wop singer of a famous band like The Bee Gees or The Beach Boys, who were preparing a comeback tour. 😄

I suspect it’s related to my upcoming May 1st song release.

My son has an interesting sense of humor. As we were moving him into his new place, we discovered he had a life sized cut out of Mike Lindell. Here’s how he chose to use it in his home decor.

Be Thou My Vision 🎶

We’re helping our youngest son move today.

Much cheaper than a gym membership and just as effective at making my muscles sore.

My wife had some of her painting supplies on the kitchen table, including this horrible looking eraser. So I left a little note before heading to work this morning. 😉

Had to order a better audio interface today for my upcoming acoustic project. My old one is way too noisy for capturing quiet acoustic moments.

I am so not breaking even with my streaming income this year.😄

Good thing I love making music.