100 Song Challenge.
With your support, I’ll privately release 100 songs this year for my Patreon supporters.
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When you subscribe to my Patreon, you’ll get access to the music vault.
In this vault, I’ll place 8-10 new songs I write and record each month.
Some of these songs may be raw, but the quality will be food and real.
By subscribing monthly, you’ll access 8-10 new original songs each month — and these songs will be totally private. I’ll never put them on any streaming music platform. -
All supporters will gain 1 vote each month.
You could vote for 1 of the prior songs I’ve shared, or 1 of the new songs.
Throughout the year, I’ll look at all of the votes and decide which song(s) to professionally record and produce.
After working with the composer of Futurama, grammy award winning composer Felix Weber, grammy award winning Mastering Engineer, Brian Lucey, and Hit Song Engineer Brady Barnett in Nashville, Tennessee — I’m connected to amazing produces who can make a great song come to life.
Your votes will determine which song(s) I produce and release next — which may even lead me to perform new shows. -
For my Top Supporters:
Each month, I‘ll present a private acoustic showcase of the 8-10 songs I release to you.
During this time, we can hang out together, but you can also provide your feedback directly to me about which songs you like and why.
Creation Process.
To me, songwriting is about authenticity — never try to produce too much out the gate. Not fussing with cables, mics, or editing that pulls away the heart of the creation process. Instead, sketching lyrics, melodies, and playing a new idea live with the simplest and clearest recording possible, natural overflow and acceptance of iterations pulls out points of resonance and builds on them. When we clear everything away, the process sort of takes over until completion.
In the recordings of “Falling For It”, you can hear examples of how a new song starts. If voted up, that initial recording can advise the next level art and produced version of the song.
Music Memories.
21 Pilots: When Tyler and Josh Told Me They Were Starting A Duo
We were in the backyard of Heather Evan’s house during a small show of acoustic artists that we called a “Lawncert.” Robbie Davidson and Marco and Sara Castro were there two when Tyler and Josh walked up.
A Decade of Songwriting, Toplining, Performance and Mentorship with The Composer of Futurama
As a college student, at 2am, I submitted a song to a contest called “The Grow Music Project.” For over a week, I thought a telemarketer was scamming me.
Support from Albhy Galuten (“Stayin Alive”, How Deep Is Your Love”, Eric Clapton, BeeGee’s, Dolly Parton)
While inventing and developing Smart Sound, I was supported by the hit music producer, Albhy Galuten, SVP of Sony Interactive.
Bible Studies in Caleb Shomo’s Garage of Attack Attack / Bear Tooth
Pitching “Missing You More” to Tom Higgenson of The Plain White T’s
Running An Open Mic Night at Travonna Coffee House with Poet, Hanif Abdurraqib
Meeting with DJ Pope (J Balvin) and Raggaeton Artists in Medellin
Eron Bucciarelli: Cincinnati, Austin, and Columbus Meetings with Co-Founder of Hawthorne Heights
Busking In The Chicago Subways During High School Summers
Katowice Poland: Living In A Government Building for 4 Months while Consulting Music Programs
Almost Jailed: Hosting House Concerts at “The Parlor” in Downtown Columbus
Staying with Barbara Cloyd (Hit Songwriter) in Her Home on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee
Running Sound for Josh Krajcik Before He Placed 2nd in The First Season of “X Factor”
If you’ve rented out your home and you’re traveling the world, looking to co-work as a digital nomad and save money while living cheap in Santa Marta, I’ve been there and I have options for you.
Performing “Hallelujah” with Chris Jamison & Spencer Saylor Before He Placed 3rd On NBC’s “The Voice”
Imagine the most relaxing 1 week vacation, right on the beach, with modern amenities, fast wifi, pools, restaurants, and incredible jungle, island, mountains, and beaches within 30 minute drive
Hosting Maxwell Hughes (The Lumineers) at The Wyandotte House on OSU Campus
For those trying to get away from it all and unplug, I’ve partnered with a private family resort in Minca to create the ultimate jungle stays. I’d be happy to guide you through it all.
Write Me.
As a 4X speaker at SXSW as well as Canadian Music Week, WOMEX, and UNESCO events in Poland, Germany, and Jamaica — I love sharing how music has impacted my life. Always cool to hear new music from emerging artists and producers. I still occasionally host artists at events in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Sometimes provide connection, song review, consulting, and coaching on marketing strategy, sync licensing, and management.
Columbus Songwriters Association
Founded in 2012, CSA became
the largest songwriters group in the Midwest
We created 1,000+ paid opportunities for artists
$3MM+ in creative economy impact