Teach4Endurance

This is an interesting one that follows the basic line patterning of an A chord. However, during the bridge portions the A makes an entire run down to an E. I'm also proud of the choir addition. Gives it an airy feeling . . . so breathe it in!

"Willow Breeze" was a laid back night, laying down a laid back track. Some delay overdubs along with a sitar effect of all things create a pretty chill track in my opinion:)

"Restless Destination" was inspired about how as a species we seem to like running ourselves ragged . . . and for what? Where do we think we're actually getting to by tearing ourselves slowly apart by rushing everywhere. This bleak observation is matched by a heavy Nine Inch Nails/Trent Reznor aspirations here. Note I said aspirations:)

I wrote this song for my wife for Valentines Day. She'll understand the meaning. "Complete" means just that. Being together; being whole. Just simply being.

"Far From Home" is an ambient little track with flowing guitar tracks and gentle strings laying backbone. Honestly, this is one of my favorites even though it's truly a simple A/D/B7 structure.

I wrote this little rocker after being tired of watching all the horse poop on the news. We've gotten to a point where it's hard to believe in anyone. But . . . there are a few that I truly believe in. Who? That's my business:) Trust me . . . they've earned that belief and trust. From a musical standpoint, check out the "smart strings" as a backing layer. It fills out the groove nicely.

This track is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "What If?" The inspiration came from a book I was reading with my students at the time titled Fever 1793; which is set in Philadelphia (which has the Liberty Bell). That got me thinking about 'freedom' as Elton John has a phenomenal song titled "Philadelphia Freedom"! See how my mind works:) Well, there ya' go!

This track is the intro/exit to my podcast "No Return to Syndication." This is a far darker track than most of my stuff. I was channeling my inner Soundgarden and Tool for "Dirt." I'm not nearly as good, but I can channel them just the same:)

This simple track is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "Secrets." When I put it together, I was inspired by the simplicity, yet pure angst in Soundgarden's version of "In My Time of Dying." Quite the juxtaposition considering I've tilted it "Whisper." I guess whispers can be quite powerful, as well!

Part of my "Water" playlist (album), "Riptide" is one its heavier tracks. Basic chord structure, but with some heft to it.

Propaganda is the track I wrote which is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "Overstimulation Theory." It's slower and darker than most of my tracks (so far); but its inspiration came from a darker place.

This is the intro/exit track to my podcast episode "Are You In?" I'm really proud of the last 5 or so seconds. Somehow, I found a pretty cool melody I may have to revisit in the future:)

This track is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "My Life. My Destiny. My Choice. Thanks." I call it "Reach" as the singular note at the end sustains as it's deciding which journey to take next. Also, when I wrote it, I was thinking of how all of us are searching for something. The key is finding out what it is exactly.

This track is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "Changes." The title "Balance" alludes to the key structure here. I was inspired while listening to "Strawberry Fields" by the Beatles. What I love about this particular song is how John Lennon purposely is somewhat out of tune. The key change is subtle, but it's there. I did the same thing here with "Balance" as there is a portion where I purpose...

"Echoes" has kind of an ethereal feel to it (along with rock n' roll schematics. Very chill alternative rock track, in my opinion:)

This track is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "Time Is Never On My Side." The title "Footsteps" came from the bass line. When I listen to the playback (the dum dum dum dum), it sounds like something is coming right up behind me . . . hence, footsteps!

This track is the intro/exit to my podcast episode "Don't Forget You." The title "Tunnels" came to me when listening to the playback. The ambience and reverb remind me of a video game I played (which I feel is about the afterlife) called Journey, by ThatGameCompany. The tunnels referring to the transfer portal from here to there . . . wherever "there" happens to be.

This song is the intro/exit track to my podcast episode "Throttled." The title "Victorious" comes from the power chord that comes out of nowhere towards the end of the song; it feels like you've just crossed whatever finish line you've been striving for.

This new track was built and layered on a simple chord progression. But if listened to closely, you'll hear multi-guitar tracks (along with a flute of all things) blended in. "To the Wire" alludes to taking things as far as need be to accomplish whatever dream(s) you may be striving for.

"Stardust" is the intro/exit track to my podcast episode "Silver Brick Road." The track title came from the ending with the backing guitar scale run. It reminds me of a star making its way to earth. Not sure why, but it does:)

Part of my water collection, this little jam is called "Currents." Key structure simple enough with A - D - Dmaj7 with a few simple licks added for good measure.

This simple track is called "Waves." Just a little strumming with three layered guitar tracks, with the capo set to the 2nd fret. The chord structure is simplistic with G - C - F - A7