88 Keys 🎹

Starting the journey right here in Charlotte. It’s the 88th day of the year—World Piano Day—and it felt like the only right day to begin.

From years as an airport pianist to the American Idol stage, it’s been a wild ride. But today, I’m closing the lid on the piano for a while. I’m taking off out of Concord to see my grandparents first. Remember to visit your family when you can. 😊

I wasn’t going to share this journey at first. I thought about just disappearing into the work. But after talking to family and some of you guys, the encouragement changed my mind. I decided to bring everyone along.

I’m heading out with nothing but a suitcase, guitar, a harmonica, and a mobile studio in my bag. I want to challenge myself mentally and physically. I’m looking forward to conversations with strangers that change my perspective and the family stories I haven't heard yet.

I’m leaving the 88 keys behind for now. Maybe I’ll find some along the way in a pub, chapel, or stranger's living room. Maybe not. I’m not just trying to write a record. I’m trying to find the man who's supposed to sing it. I can't promise a finished album at the end of this, but I am promising to find the truth behind the sound.

Why FindPenguins?

I wanted a place to be raw. No algorithms or filters. Just a digital trail of the struggle, the miles, and the music. If I catch a sound I like, I might share it here first. If you want to see how a sound is actually found, follow the footprints.

I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for yet, but I’ll know it when I hear it. 🗺️🎙️🎸Weiterlesen