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The Next Octave

As an award-winning singer/songwriter, I’ll show you how to turn your struggles into songs and rise above life’s challenges with the healing power of music.🎶🎸🎹🎤🎧✨

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🚨 Last Chance: Class begins this Saturday (only a few spots left!) 🎶✨

Weekly Newsletter 10.23.25 🚨 Last Chance: Class begins this Saturday (only a few spots left!) 🎶✨ Hi Reader, This is it — enrollment closes tomorrow night! My 8-week online course, Authentic Songwriting in the Age of AI, begins this Saturday, October 25th, and there are just a few spots left to join this transformative songwriting journey. If you’ve ever felt stuck creatively, or wondered how to keep your songwriting authentic in the age of technology, this class will help you reconnect with...

Weekly Newsletter 10.21.25 Class begins this Saturday 10/25 - Enroll Today! 🎶✨(Only 6 total spots available!) Hi Reader, There's still time to join my new 8-week online course, Authentic Songwriting in the Age of AI, beginning this Saturday, October 25th! 🎶 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the rise of AI in music — or wondered how to keep your songwriting authentic in this new era — this program was designed for you. ✨ Beginners are absolutely welcome! If you’ve always wanted to learn how...

Weekly Newsletter 10.16.25 Why I Created My New Course 🎶✨(And why the future of songwriting still needs your story…) Hi Reader, I created this course because I believe every songwriter deserves the chance to bring their music to life, no matter their financial situation or experience level. Your voice, your story, your truth — they matter. And if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to finally share your songs with the world, this is it. 🤗 I know firsthand what it feels like to have songs...

Weekly Newsletter 10.9.25 Write the future of music with me!🎶✨ (Only 6 spots available!) Hi Reader, Enrollment officially opened on Tuesday for my upcoming online course, Authentic Songwriting in the Age of AI — and there are only 6 spots available! This 8-week live online course is designed for songwriters (beginners welcome) who want to stay true to their artistic voice while exploring how AI can become a creative partner — not a replacement. You’ll uncover your unique sound, craft songs...

Weekly Newsletter 10.7.25 🎶 Enrollment Now Open: Authentic Songwriting in the Age of AI Hi Reader, Have you ever dreamed of writing and releasing a song that truly feels like you? This 8-week online program is designed to take you step-by-step from uncovering your authentic voice to confidently sharing your music with the world. Enrollment opens today, and spots are limited to just 6 students so everyone gets the personal attention they deserve. Secure your spot today — sign up here🎶. Here’s...

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Weekly Newsletter 9.25.25 🎤 Write. Record. Release.🎶 (In just 8 weeks!) Hi Reader, Do you have song ideas scribbled in notebooks, humming in your head, or saved as half-finished voice memos? You’re not alone. Many songwriters dream of recording their music but feel stuck — blocked by technology, the cost of studio time, or the belief that they need years of training before they can share their art. Here’s the truth: you don’t need a big studio or expensive gear to bring your songs to life....

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Weekly Newsletter 9.11.25 Unlock The Song Within 🎶 (Coming soon!) Hi Reader, Exciting news! 🎉 In the coming weeks, I’ll be opening enrollment for my very first online group program, The Song Within — an 8-week journey into authentic songwriting in the age of AI. Lately, I’ve been sharing a lot about how I use Suno AI in the production phase of completing a song. But let’s be clear: authentic songwriting is still at the heart of it all — it’s what leads the ship. 🚢✨ 💡 This is for you if you’re...

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Weekly Newsletter 9.5.25 What If Songwriting Could Heal and Sound Mainstream? 👀 Hi Reader, In continuation from last week’s newsletter, I’m excited to share a sneak peek of what can happen when authentic songwriting meets AI production. With tools like Suno AI, songs can now sound like mainstream radio releases without the steep costs of traditional production. I’ve been experimenting with the program, and the results have been nothing short of mind-blowing. To be clear—I’m still writing 100%...

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Weekly Newsletter 8.29.25 What’s Holding You Back from Getting Started?! (The future of songwriting is here!) Hi Reader, Often in life, we hesitate to try something new, only to discover once we finally do that we wish we had started sooner. For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing why songwriting can be such a powerful tool for healing, touching on both the physical and emotional benefits. (If you missed any of those newsletters, you can catch up here). Today, I want to shift gears and...

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Weekly Newsletter 8.21.25 ✨ Finding Your Voice Through Song Hi Reader, In today’s busy world, it’s easy to get swept up in responsibilities, deadlines, and constant noise. But without a healthy outlet for self-expression, all of that energy builds up and often leaves us feeling stressed, disconnected, or creatively unfulfilled. That is why having a creative outlet like songwriting is so powerful. Songwriting is more than putting words to music. It is a way of processing emotions, telling your...