For so many years I found myself trying to decide: Was I a singer-songwriter who had this day job as a therapist? Was I a therapist who would always aspire to be a singer-songwriter? Did I talk about my therapy life when I was on stage sharing my music? Or should I pretend that I’m a full-time musician, practicing that “act as if it is so” philosophy I’m so fond of espousing? I will confess that I received an inordinate amount of advice of these topics over the years, and it took my a long time to sort through it all, to eventually hear my own true voice beneath all the noise. But guess what, friends?! I’m thrilled to announce that I have found it. And by “it” I mean, I have found the thing I’m here on the planet to do.
And of course, it’s not just one “thing.” I will continue to write songs, and see therapy clients. I don't have to choose between them. And when I’m on stage, I totally reference my other career path. In part, because it’s a major player in who I am. But in part because my therapy life dramatically informs my songwriting.
The big “THING” that I finally figured out (and this will not be a newsflash to any of you following along at home) is that I’m really about HELPING PEOPLE FEEL BETTER. I do this daily in my therapy world, and it’s what I aspire to do with my music as well.
So while a few of the songs from my new album grew directly from my role as a school counselor (“Be One First” and “Stop, Walk & Talk”) the others are more universally accessible, speaking to that inner child in all of us. Music is such an easy way to feel good, and I’ve written a handful of songs that make it even easier. I hope you’ll give a listen, and if you like what you hear, I hope you’ll help change the world by spreading the word, sharing these songs, and getting us all singing songs that make us feel good.
Another Perfect Day isn’t just my latest album. It’s the culmination in my years of “research into humans.” It’s my answer to what I think we’re all looking for. And it’s my attempt to get us all singing fun songs, together. It’s ridiculously simple to start feeling better, and I’m very invested in helping us all move that direction.