A Major Awakening

A tutorial of Helen's Theme (Candyman) using four parts – piano, guitar, strings, and a drum kit

Candyman | Helen's Theme | Piano, Guitar, Drums, Strings

An uptempo rendition of Helen's Theme from Candyman (The Original Motion Picture.

What do Philip Glass, Tupac Shakur, Blackstreet, and El DeBarge have in common? Songs: 1. A Dream (El DeBarge, 1983) 2. I Ain't Mad at Cha (Tupac Shakur, 1996) 3. Don't Leave Me (Blackstreet, 1997) 4. Candyman - Helen's Theme (Philip Glass, 1992) Appearances in Film: 1. Candyman (1992) 2. Soul Food (1997)

What do El DeBarge, Tupac Shakur, and Blackstreet have in common? Songs: 1. A Dream (El DeBarge, 1983) 2. I Ain't Mad at Cha (Tupac Shakur, 1996) 3. Don't Leave Me (Blackstreet, 1997) Appearances in Film: 1. Soul Food (1997)

What do Philip Glass, Tupac Shakur, Blackstreet, and El DeBarge have in common? Songs: 1. A Dream (El DeBarge, 1983) 2. I Ain't Mad at Cha (Tupac Shakur, 1996) 3. Don't Leave Me (Blackstreet, 1997) 4. Candyman - Helen's Theme (Philip Glass, 1992) Appearances in Film: 1. Candyman (1992) 2. Soul Food (1997)

Improvising with Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

All of Me (Stage Piano & Concert Violin) Instruments: Seaboard Rise, Montage 8 #shorts

Moonlight Sonata (Op. 27, No. 2, 3rd Movement) #shorts

Sonata in E-flat Minor, Adagio e Cantabile

Lestat's Sonata (No 59, Adagio e Cantabile)

The art of laughing at one's self is field I've struggled with over the years. It's especially difficult during hard times. This clip is an expression of solidarity with folks that know what it means to feel intense insecurity and stage fright.

An instrumental cover of John Legends's ALL OF ME. Context: When it feels like the world around me is on fire, I return to zen via the keyboard. For me, it's a form of meditation. The act of audibly reproducing the music reverberating in my head is both invigorating and cathartic. This timeless melody has been on my mind lately, and it's nice to have the version of it that plays in my head on paper now. Many thanks to WILY CAWL for input and constructive feedback.

An instrumental cover of John Legends's ALL OF ME. Context: When it feels like the world around me is on fire, I return to zen via the keyboard. For me, it's a form of meditation. The act of audibly reproducing the music reverberating in my head is both invigorating and cathartic. This timeless melody has been on my mind lately, and it's nice to have the version of it that plays in my head on paper. Many thanks to WILY CAWL for input and constructive feedback.

A cover of John Legends's ALL OF ME Additional Context: When it feels like the world around me is on fire, I return to zen through meditation via black & white keys. Something about the act of audibly reproducing the music reverberating in my head is both mentally and emotionally cathartic.

A cover of Blonde Redhead's "For The Damaged Coda." Evil Morty is my favorite misunderstood cartoon villain. The best bad guys usually have a point – both in fiction and in real life. I try to remember this every time I watch the news.

There is no word in the English language more taboo than the N-word. At any given moment, it can be used as a term of endearment, a racial slur, a weapon for censorship, or a host of other meanings. In recent days, discussions related to who can, and cannot, use the word have reached a fever pitch. This segment briefly touches on the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan, India Arie, and Spotify.

A preview of upcoming segments about our country's response to the health crisis that started in March of 2020. It still affects so much of our everyday lives today. Enough is enough.

I've always loved classical music, but where I hung out in high school, kids could get beaten up for admitting something like that. Hip Hop will always have a place in my heart, but I think our country would be a better place if more minority children were inspired to participate in the sophisticated world of classical piano. Piano Notes: Suzen’s Moonlight — A short riff of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata (1st & 3rd) in A Minor. I love you, Mom.