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Recording Recap - Penitence and Lamentation

THE HARDEST THING ABOUT RECORDING from a Producer’s perspective, is knowing (very quickly) the things you can fix and the things you...

GOAT Rocks ROCKS

AS IF MY MOUTH WAS A SPACE STATION, about a mile in our hike an unidentified flying bug docked right on my tongue.

Trip to the Enchantments 2021

FULL VIDEO September 18-22, 2021 Shot on iPhone 12 Day 1: To Colchuck Lake and up Aasgard A test of physical and mental strength. Our 4.5...

Sight-reading. A barrier.

Sight-reading. Many (perhaps most) singers dread it—I hear you. However, I see the lack of proficiency in this skill as the biggest...

HIKE 06: Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake (Snoqualmie Pass, WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...

NEW PUPPY EDITION: Gotcha Day

We are excited to introduce our latest addition to the family! Meet Myla, a chocolate colored standard poodle. Follow her on Instagram....

HIKE 05: Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge (Central Cascades, WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...

HIKE 04: Oyster Dome (Bellingham, WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...

HIKE 03: Manastash Ridge Trail (Central WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...

HIKE 02: Sauer’s Mountain (Central Cascades, WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...

HIKE 01: Margaret’s Way (Issaquah Alps, WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...

What the Allegri Miserere obsession tells us

Byrd Ensemble, directed by Markdavin Obenza Left to Right: Christina Siemens, Sarra Sharif Doyle, Joshua Haberman, Thomas Segen The...