Hi, everyone. With everything going on in Texas and Ukraine right now, I haven’t been able to update as regularly. Sorry about that! (We’re also approaching midterms week, which means
Read MoreAs November 2021 rolled around, I had a hearing date. I had a list of documents I needed to submit prior to my hearing. I had a growing pile of
Read More[This post is the third in a multi-part series about the process of changing my name. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here.] By the time I submitted my name
Read More[This post is the second in a multi-part series about the process of changing my name. Read Part 1 here.] When I decided to commit to publicly changing my name,
Read MoreWhen we leave Arizona this summer, I don’t want to be carrying my deadname around with me. I’ve known that for quite some time; because a new home in a
Read MoreTo the men who are my peers and colleagues (and plenty of other people in my spaces): I’ve seen a lot of “VOTE.” lately, especially since RBG died. While I’m
Read MoreLet’s talk about Paying Your Dues and irresponsible gatekeeping, particularly in the Phoenix jazz community. Buckle up; this is a long one.
Read MoreI distinctly remember when I started telling people I planned to go into music.
It wasn’t fun.
When I started college, I was more porcelain than steel. That’s not the case anymore.
Read MoreYoga and trumpet playing? Staying calm during a doctoral degree? Brianne Borden’s got it covered.
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