I’m Not Drunk, I Wanna Go Home “Officer” (Kate Earl Cover)
“Forty below driving on deathly icy roads,” the song opens up. “Backseat is full of clothes” and I’m driving down the I-5 without a care in the world — just the open road […]
Tag Archives: Guitar
One Girl One-Take on “Dueling Guitars” (“August Rush” Cover)
We are halfway through the month and I thought I’d bring you another video to kickstart the year! “Dueling Guitars” has always been a song that immensely inspired me through […]
Embracing Change this “Last Christmas” (Wham! Cover)
What a crazy time of the year. The end of 2016 is approaching; Mercury Retrograde is in full effect; I quit my job; I just returned from my long overdue […]
I’m Coming “Straight On” For You (Heart Cover)
Some years ago, when I was a curious 16-year-old picking up the guitar and listening to endless records on repeat, I stumbled on a video of Nancy Wilson on YouTube. […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Kubo and the Two Strings” Review: An epic animated tale that brings “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” to life
I’m sitting here listening to a rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by Regina Spektor. The sweeping rhythm of the guitar, animated by the slow plucks of a traditional Japanese shamisen (“three […]
“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 […]
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. […]
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 I Feel So Strongly About Music
“You’re going to bar the 7th fret and make an E-minor chord,” he showed me. “Then take your little finger off.” I cupped my guitar and forcefully pressed my first […]
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 […]
My “Human Nature” (Michael Jackson Cover)
Ever since graduation one month ago, I’ve been thinking and planning for my next “move.” I’ve played a lot of music; I’ve interviewed a lot of musicians; I’ve written and […]
I Graduated
I graduated more than a week ago and, if you can judge from my lack of blog posts as of late, you can bet I’ve been busy “living it up” and making these last […]
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