Journal
Notes on new music, pianos and the studio.
Latest · 27 May 2025 · 4 min readBurnout, Breakthroughs, and Piano Graveyards...
Endless pianos, sleepless nights, and near breakdowns. The raw, messy journey of recording Night Light was anything but simple...
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15 May 2025 · 3 min readShadows, Stars, and a (Very) Good Boy – The making of the Visuals for Night LightThe story behind Night Light’s artwork and the joyful family moments that made it so special.
1 May 2025 · 2 min readIt’s That Light That Never Goes Out – The Release of Night Light.Celebrating the release of Night Light and reflecting on its deeper meaning: fatherhood, love, and connection.
13 Apr 2025 · 3 min readA Promise in the Stars - Send An ArrowA tribute to my grandmother, 'Send an Arrow' explores how love and blessings travel generations.
2 Apr 2025 · 2 min readBalancing Act - Finding My FeetNavigating the chaos of parenthood while searching for balance as a composer, dad, and partner
14 Mar 2025 · 4 min readThe Midnight Mind Race - World Sleep Day Discover how my overactive mind turns bedtime into a nightly debate – and how I find calm with soothing music and late-night "helpers." 
10 Mar 2025 · 3 min readA Recipe for Balance: Cooking, Music, and MindfulnessHow cooking provides a creative escape amidst the chaos of music, work, and parenting.
16 Feb 2025 · 2 min readMelodies in the Making - Head Above The CloudsBecoming a dad didn’t just change my life; it transformed my music. When Katie and I found out we were expecting, inspiration flooded in...
26 Jan 2025 · 3 min readA Day in the Life, Curiosity, and a Genius in the Making?A peek into life with my son Alfie, his musical curiosity, and the joy that music brings to our family.
12 Jan 2025 · 2 min readHurry Up And Wait - Opening SerenadeReflecting on the anticipation of parenthood and how it inspired my first single, Opening Serenade
5 Jan 2025 · 2 min readThe Spark Of Fatherhood...Night Light is my most personal work to date, and it’s all about the crazy, beautiful, terrifying experience of becoming a dad...