I have Stage Four Endometriosis. I also have a baby. That doesn’t mean I’m cured. — There’s this absolutely brilliant misunderstanding out there that childbirth cures Endometriosis. I’m not entirely sure who started it, but I assume it has something to do with the notion that Gynecological health is only important as it pertains to fertility. This is something that every person who goes to the…

A day in the life of a Composer and a Mommy to a 10-week-old baby. — For some reason, I had the bright idea to produce my first official Christmas album featuring my husband singing while I was pregnant with our first child. It honestly probably had something to do with all of the people asking me if my career was over or if I would…

People of different generations treat social media completely differently. How should we deal with using it for careers versus family? — If you spend any amount of time on social media, I’m sure you’ve noticed that different groups of people tend to use it very differently. Your Great Aunt Dorothy, for example, may use it to catch up with friends and share adorable pictures of her dogs and grandchildren. Your Grandpa…

Introduction — Why Am I Writing This? — Introduction — Why Am I Writing This? In the twenty-three months since I earned my Master of Music and started working in the industry I have realized there are two main groups of people who write ethically questionable contracts. First there are the people who intentionally write contracts designed to…

How Should We Write Ethical Contracts? — How Should We Write Ethical Contracts? ***Note: I am not a business, music law, or otherwise industry expert. Should you choose to follow the ideas presented in this article, you are doing so of your own accord and agreeing that I am not legally liable for any consequences of this…

Important Contract Terms List — Important Contract Terms List ***Note: I am not a business, music law, or otherwise industry expert. Should you choose to follow the ideas presented in this article, you are doing so of your own accord and agreeing that I am not legally liable for any consequences of this decision. …

Hi! By now I’m sure you’ve heard of what I’m going to refer to as “The Discovery Debacle”. If not, here is a quick breakdown. Discovery… — Dear Young and Starving Composers, Hi! By now I’m sure you’ve heard of what I’m going to refer to as “The Discovery Debacle”. If not, here is a quick breakdown. Discovery owns the following US channels: Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, OWN, Travel Channel, Motortrend, Animal Planet…

*****I AM NOT A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS THAT AFFECT YOUR… — *****I AM NOT A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS THAT AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE.***** These are just the things that have helped me personally in my life and career. Cheers! Based on a talk I gave at the Game Audio LA…