2022 Song a Month release project begins!

There’s a saying in the music biz: “It all starts with a song.” I’ve been working hard and have new songs to show for it. Yep, it’s my 2022 Song a Month Project! I’m releasing a new song each month for 10 months. Mostly they will be new ones, there may be a legacy...

Something Special is coming soon from JMLmusic!

If you‘ve been following my social media channels you’ve likely noticed that there’s Something Special coming from JMLmusic. I’m letting you know in advance, sending you a little teaser; I’m still putting the finishing touches on the thing, and there’s lots and lots...

NEW SONG JOURNEY Chapter 5. Barbarians!

I don’t know how to play piano or how to read and write music on a staff, yet I’m doing both today! (I got ambitious about how quickly I could work on the previous Thank You Nature song. It’s still percolating on a back burner. So I’m turning...

NEW SONG JOURNEY Chapter 4: Revision.

Just now, typing this title, I see that the word “revision” means a little more than I’ve always considered. It clearly says “re-vision,” as in take another look, give it another thought or two. Good to keep in mind.I find song revisions...

THE NEW SONG JOURNEY Chapter 2.

I am posting daily about my new song <untitled> and my writing process as it moves along:I said before I like to write with paper and pen. Once I have something roughed out I take it to the computer to revise. I print it and start marking it up.It’s neater...