Custom songwriting.
Jack and Laura commissioned a song about their corgi, Theo. They told me about his favorite activities and snacks, and trips they've gone on together, and asked for it to be in the style of Vince Guaraldi. When they saw the final product, Jack said "Thank you so much for your brilliant, inspired homage to our boy. We were both moved to tears."
Arranging for ensemble.
Here's an excerpt of my One More Saturday Night arrangement for Fighting Instruments of Karma Marching Chamber Band / Orchestra. Debuted at Oregon Country Fair 2024.
Arranging for pianists.
A teenage student requested this Sufjan Stevens song, John My Beloved. I maintained the moody minimalism of the original vocals and guitar, while bringing out some sparkle in my piano interpretation, at just the right technical level for my student. Here's an excerpt.
Professional silliness.
This is an original song, sung entirely in a duck voice. I also played piano and drums.