BAY AREA EXCLUSIVE: STUDY WITH VICTORIA THIS MONTH!

Monday, July 7th, 2014 by

Although I’ve travelled the world with Stevie Wonder and been featured on television with Arsenio Hall, performing for dignitaries, celebrities and vast broadcast audiences, I’ve also been a teacher for most of my professional life.  Since moving to Los Angeles, I am no longer able to sustain a regular teaching practice...→ Read More

April brings more than showers…

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 by

I read an email message today.  It was from one of my friends, saying that for the first time, she saw a video that I’d made.  The video was of my niece, laying in a hospital bed, smiling and chatting.  I made the video because I was elated.  And...→ Read More

Prince takeover

Saturday, March 8th, 2014 by

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything in my blog, but this experience requires that I spend a few moments ruminating on the day’s events. Prince took over the Arsenio Hall Show this week!  The show aired on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. I arrived at work 45 minutes...→ Read More

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 24th, 2013 by

I wish you a happy Holiday Season, a very Merry and spectacularly amazing New Year!  May 2014 bring you and yours joy, peace, health and abundance. 2013 Recap 2013 has been an incredible year!  Many triumphs, some heartaches, but overall it was a good year: January: I performed at...→ Read More

Beyoncé

Sunday, December 15th, 2013 by

I’m a Beyoncé fan.  So, this is my 2 minute review of Beyoncé’s  new album.  Timer set…go! The woman is brilliant.  Yes, the images are more provocative than my conservative taste prefers, but I appreciate how she embraces feminine sexuality and power.  I have questions about the decision to...→ Read More

Happy Thanksgiving

Sunday, December 1st, 2013 by

Hello friends!   Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope you enjoyed a most beautiful holiday.  My holiday had some challenges, but overall left me in a state of gratitude.  Therefore, it was a blessing!   It’s been a while since I’ve sent a message or written a blog.  I’ve been quite...→ Read More

And still not done…

Sunday, October 13th, 2013 by

Oct 13, 2012 Thanks to several computer issues, the 6 song EP has been delayed again. All issues have been resolved, and mixing has resumed, so I’m hopeful for a November 1 release date. Fingers crossed!! I had a great photo shoot tonight. Red Spider Multimedia did a great...→ Read More

Count down to 9/9/13!

Monday, September 2nd, 2013 by

I have no idea how people manage this.  In my mind, I’d like to think I’m able to practice 5-6 hours per day, compose/arrange/produce my music 2-3 hours per day, practice yoga for 90 minutes, check email, write poetry and my blog, pay bills, catch up with friends (both...→ Read More

Epiphany: time to curb social networking

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 by

Yesterday, my family experienced a near disaster that could have resulted in the loss of two of my beloved young relatives. Thankfully, my brilliant nephew was able to think clearly and take immediate action to prevent a horrible accident.The incident made me think about how precious life is and...→ Read More

Arsenio Hall Show rehearsals: week 2 nearly complete

Friday, August 16th, 2013 by

It was another week of 12 hour days, brain and fingers working overtime to get the music right. You’re gonna love the band! Last night was the final off-site rehearsal. Soon we’ll be playing on set! I can’t believe how quickly time is passing. September 9 is only days...→ Read More