Composing has always been a part of my musical process.  It's one of the ways I explore new ideas and integrate my musical experiences into a cohesive whole. When I encounter an idea or sound that moves me, my gut reaction is to wonder—how did the musicians do that? Not just what the specific music was, but what about it made it have that feeling; how can I connect to that? The process of exploring that has led me very naturally to writing my own music.  I'm fascinated by the way in which we find meaning in music and the ways in which composers engage the listener in the process of experiencing meaningful sound.  What makes a melody memorable? Why does one idea sound joyful and another melancholy? How did Gil Evans, or Mozart, or Sounbati create that feeling? How can I organize my musical experience in a way that someone else can share?

I'll be sharing some of my thoughts on composing and music in my blog, if you're interested.

Please contact me for commissions or film/TV projects and references, or if you wish to use an existing composition.