Welcome, friends!

Making music has been a life long passion of mine since I was a young child. Like many musicians today, I started in the school band program. I was raised in Aurora, Illinois in the 60’s and 70’s. At that time many great performers had their own TV or radio shows that most of us remember. These shows were broadcast live as they were recorded. That gave them a distinct advantage over the pre-recorded and edited shows. There was a vital spark of energy that’s missing in much of today’s music. It is still an advantage to have “live” musicians perform because they can catch the spark of the moment and interact with people. Yes, the musicians and the audience do communicate through music.

Music and language are uniquely human. A world without either would be hard to imagine. “Both language and music are characteristics of the human species that seem to be universal,” says the book The Musical Mind. They are aspects of our need to communicate. So it could be said that, as is true of language, when music “speaks” our emotions “listen.” And music speaks to the entire human being. Music has the power to create feelings and emotions in a quick and effective manner. A book would require many sentences for description but in music it can often be conveyed by just one measure or even one chord just as a picture can be worth a thousand words.

Music also sets the stage and gives your guests their first impression and introduction to your wedding or special event. The right music creates the desired atmosphere, breaks the ice, sets the mood, encourages conversation and enhances the overall success of your reception or party. The power of live music can make it extra special. So when planning your next event, put some “life” into it by using “live” music.