Article on Americansongwriter.com

Several months ago I received an interview request from Rick Moore, a contributing writer to AmericanSongwriter.com. Although that site is geared towards singer/songwriter types, he thought there might be an interesting story in my style of “songwriting”...

2019 Goals

I just started working on my annual goal list. Yeah, I’m a little late to the party.   And in the past it’s usually worked like this: I plan, God laughs.   But this from the first15.org really got my attention today:   “The opinion of man is fleeting and fickle....

Mickey Matson and the Pirate’s Code

I’m pleased and proud to announce that our second film, “Mickey Matson and the Pirate’s Code,” is complete and we will be holding a “sneak peek” this Saturday in Manistee, Michigan at the newly-restored Vogue Theatre. Showtimes are:...

Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure

As some of you know, in 2011 I produced a children’s adventure film with writer / director, Harold Cronk and producer, Matt Tailford. I’m proud to announce that Tuesday, July 16 marks the DVD release of “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the...

Scoring for Film and TV – Breaking In

Whenever I speak with aspiring film composers the question always arises: “How do I get my music in front of producers and directors?” Like most things in life, this is a process, not an event. It can be a painfully slow road to success no matter how talented you may...