In the summer of 2018, I learned – for the first time – that I’m highly empathetic. Let’s talk about what that means and why it’s important.
Read MoreThis month, I’ve spent awhile writing about the darker sides of artistic activism and the toll they can take over time. As we leave 2019 behind us and look forward to a new decade, I want to take a minute to acknowledge some of the folks who have shaped not
Read MoreOnce upon a time, I accidentally opened up a Title IX investigation. “Lead the change,” a professor told me. Hang onto your hats; it gets weirder.
Read MoreI have always been jealous of my male friends in the jazz world. Not because of their skill or their musicality—though I admire that also—but because of their freedom to focus on the music first and foremost. It’s a tricky concept and often difficult to explain, but today, I’m going
Read MoreThe sign on my refrigerator says, “LEAD WITH LOVE.” Let’s talk about what that means in a compassion-led practice.
Read MoreI talk a lot about my relationships with men. I don’t talk as much about my relationships with women, partly because some spring from coercive solidarity.
Read MoreI’m reading Chanel Miller’s memoir, Know My Name, and I don’t know what music to listen to. What goes along with a tale like hers?
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’m back in Phoenix, and I’m here to stay for awhile. As I’m getting settled back in, let’s talk a little about where I’m at with that.
Read More[TW: peer intimidation, institutional neglect.] It’s time to talk about the things that could’ve gone better. A lot better.
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