When I “Drive” Myself, My Light Is Found (Incubus Cover)
I was only fourteen when I learned “Drive” by Incubus. “What song should I use for prayer?” I asked my older brother as I scoured my then iTunes library for a […]
Tag Archives: Girl Guitarist
L.A. female dream-rockers Warpaint set the Fillmore off
Atmosphere is everything when it comes to a live performance. It could be the lights, the stage, the mood of the crowd or the tall guy in front of you […]
2015-16 Guitar on Instagram Compilation: A New Chapter
These past couple of months, I have been giving some thought into the next direction I want to take. Where do I want to take my writing? What kind of […]
It’s Time to “Lose Yourself” (Eminem Cover + Vlog)
It’s a strange thing when people come into your life and remind you of the person you used to be, still are, and have the potential to become. Just within […]
“Let Go” by Frou Frou (Cover by Rachel & Giann)
It gains the more it give And you see it rises with the fall So hand me that remote Can’t you see that all that stuff’s a sideshow? Ohhhh we’ve […]
The Power of Women and “Shine Theory”
A lot of people may wonder why I have so many female influences in my life. From Nancy Wilson to Stevie Nicks, Meg & Dia Frampton to Mandy Moore, to Olivia Wilde, […]
Guitar + Art: “Alone” (Hozier Cover by Rachel Ann Cauilan & Kevyn Ikemoto)
A couple of months ago, I recorded this little guitar demo in my living room when I found its groove and sent it over to the talented Kevyn Ikemoto to […]
St. Vincent and Her Signature Guitar made for Women, by a Woman
The guitar has always been seen as a masculine instrument. As a female guitarist myself, it often comes off as a surprise to people when I say I play guitar. […]
Improv-ing On “In Your Atmosphere” (John Mayer Cover)
When a lot’s been going on, it’s hard to keep up with yourself. But trust, the music never stops! When I don’t play music for a long time, whether it’s recording […]
You Give Me That “Wicked Love” (Kate Earl Cover)
Warm cups. Cool weather. Brisky leaves and jazzy tunes. You’ve gotta love those perfectly lazy days when you wake up at the crisp of morning, well-rested and snuggled up in all your fuzzy […]
Why My Postgrad Blues Were Good For Me
I’ve gone through more mental, physical and emotional changes just in the past month than I have in my entire 22 years of life. And goodness has it been one heck of […]
In honor of the late Amy Winehouse and “Valerie” (The Zutons Cover)
In honor of the late Amy Winehouse, I decided to plug in the electric and groove to this wonderfully soulful tune, originally created by The Zutons. I’ve been preparing for […]
Rachel in “I Am” Ep. 1 by Vincent Trinh
A couple of weeks ago as I returned home to the Bay Area upon graduating college, I met up with a local Instagrammer by the name of @dojobeats (Vincent Trinh). I have […]
Finding My Way Back Home
My oh my, have these past couple of weeks been a whirlwind. And I thought I owe you all an update. I’ve gone through a lot of changes as of […]
JUL 2015: New Life Update & “The Most Beautiful Boy In The Room”
I’m so excited to let you all know that I will be venturing into the world of vlogging! I started my first blog at the age of 12 and posted […]
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