Drums and Comedy
I’m excited to share my interview with soprano and educator Anne Slovin, whose thought-provoking social media posts inspire me daily! We sat down to discuss the ways her varied interests have impacted her career as a singer, her experience as a vocal performance major in college, and the ways her vocal injury has continued to shape her as a teacher and performer.
Read moreMy solo show is TOMORROW NIGHT (10/19/21) at the Santa Monica Playhouse, where you can see it in person OR streaming live FOR FREE! Here’s a word about my preparations AND about the interview I will release tomorrow with soprano and musicologist Anne Slovin. I hope to “see” you (or actually see you) at the theater or on the Internet!
Read moreI find it challenging to do the self-care necessary for an outstanding solo performance AND everything else in my life. Here’s my plan for getting through my upcoming show on October 19, (2021). If you’re a solo artist – or any other kind of performer – how do YOU take care of yourself while juggling jobs, life, and performance?
Read moreMany neurodivergent folks struggle with “black and white thinking,” or deciding that a situation must be ALL GOOD or ALL BAD. I argue that labeling this type of thinking a “cognitive distortion” might actually be an ableist construct. Have YOU ever experienced an upside to literal “black and white” thinking, or do you agree that it’s always a problem?
Read moreI have a tough time getting myself to listen to new music. This is partially neurodivergence and partially that I’m just not sure where to find music I want to hear. Where do you get new music, and is there anything you’d especially recommend that I listen to?
Read moreI got some unsolicited advice from a well-meaning friend about the frequency of my posts. Here’s my response. What’s your take on content creation? Where are you showing up, even if you’re not perfect? And how is that working out for you?
Read moreYesterday was a Jack O’Lantern Teeth day. I’ll explain what that means before I give you an update on the projects I’m working on. What’s your experience with days like this…and do YOU have a project you’d like to promote? Drop in the comments, and let’s help each other out!
Read moreI hate promoting my show, so I’ve asked one of my main characters to do it for me. Meet Professor Sarah P. Outrage, my Inner Social Justice Warrior, who has some important reasons why you should attend – in person or streaming – on October 19 at 7:30pm PT.
Read moreThere’s a quote I keep seeing everywhere that I really dislike. HINT: It’s from a Star Wars movie. I propose an alternate quote from a different fictitious source that more accurately summarizes my own viewpoint. What’s YOUR opinion on this odious Yoda quote?
Read moreWhat’s a “stim?” It’s how neurodivergent people cope with the overwhelm we experience from living in a neurotypical world. Here’s what it looks like for me. If you’re neurodivergent, what’s YOUR preferred stim?
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