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...

THE NEW SONG JOURNEY Chapter 1.

For me, songwriting is like getting a new baseball glove – it needs to be broken in, gotta get the pocket just right before it’s ready for the show.You can see I write with pen and paper. When I use the computer I obsess about fixing typos and other errors...

Public Service Announcement.

Despite previous news to the contrary, the fantastic music venue, The Backstage Lounge on Granville Island is still open! I’m sending this message to all my Vancouver & area fans. News to me, the Backstage Lounge didn’t close as was reported in 2017. It was all a...

Why I Play Music

“It honestly and delicately express(es), in a full, tangible way, what it mean(s) to be alive. A crucial aspect of the world that (can) only be expressed through the medium of music.” Haruki Murakami...