Tuesday night I had just gotten off the phone with a bride who is getting married in 3 weeks. We just had our first conversation about music...that night. Now, typically, I really don't like to roll this way.* But I realized something … [Read more...]
Let the Guilt Go, and 5 Other Things You Need to Know When Planning Your Wedding Ceremony Music
Say “I Do!” With Confidence: 5 Singer’s Secrets for the Bride and Groom

You've probably seen it all at the altar. The crying bride, barely able to pour two words out of her mouth. The ridiculously quiet bride, whose barely audible words leave you pondering microphone tactics and preparation. The stiff as a … [Read more...]
A Song a Week Project v. 7 – “Marry Me” by Train

One of Charlottesville's most popular wedding DJs is Derek Tobler. As fortune would have it, he happens to be one of my neighbors. He's the kind of neighbor you're glad to have. He's also the kind of professional that others professionals say really … [Read more...]
A Song a Week Project v. 2 “One Hand, One Heart” from West Side Story
The song I bring you this week is one of my favorite duets, brought to you from one of the best musicals...EVER: West Side Story. Need an hour to get your spirit revved up and then let your tears pour out? Yep, West Side Story is … [Read more...]
Weddings and the Sacred Ceremony of Life Joining Together
One of my favorite performance spaces are weddings. Weddings are beautiful ceremonies that bring together the spirits of husband and wife, the sacred space that invites all energies of the families to meet, touch, feel, and to a certain extent, … [Read more...]