Scorecards

Shared Nostalgia

Hymn for the Tempest

Introducing the title of our recent latest project.

Focused

With a clear intention, I continue to make progress towards publishing on Friday, March 13th.

Cleaning Up the Mess

To realize the full potential of this piece, I'm undoing some elements and refining my mix.

Finishing Touches

I'm embracing the old adage that less is more.

Precision

Moving into production with more surgical precision to each note, dynamic, and detail for Project Storm.

Trust

Minutiae

I'm continuing to work in the minutiae to bring this piece to life.

Breakthrough

The clouds are parting in the narrative and in the composition process.

Progress

Five weeks in and I'm starting to doubt my creativity, but I'm not letting it get to me.

Locked In

Locked in on sound design, Project Storm continues.

A Study in Strings

The Sonic Palette

Get a peek at how the soundscape for Project Storm is developing.

Clarity

The creative process begins with a clear vision of an eerie, storm-inspired composition, exploring atonal harmonies, percussive elements representing thunder and lightning, and a marimba ostinato capturing the rhythmic bounce of rain.

Reference Tracks

Wind howls, water rages, chaos reigns. Dark skies split by lightning's flash. I tremble, yet I cannot look away.Brutal, destructive—and beautiful. This storm demands respect. It demands surrender. It demands reverence.

Emotional Resonance

Emotional resonance can connects deeply with listeners, evoking authentic feelings and memories. Strong emotional resonance transforms technical skills into artistic expression, making the music relatable and impactful.

Between Beauty and Brutality

How you can leverage AI as your composition partner.

The Start of Something

I (Pat) am embarking on a 9-week journey to compose, produce, and release "Project Storm," following the complete Rosefinch writing process from research to release on March 13th, 2026. You're coming with me.

In Service of the Piece

For this upcoming piece, brass is making an appearance, but I’m making some sacrifices.

Digital Journaling

When fatigue hits, how do you keep the creative energy flowing?

One(ish) Instrument

Exploring the simplicity and complexity of the piano.

Seasons

Where will this collection land?

Performance Practice

Re-inspiring my pedagogy and performance.

Ex Nihilo

A short reflection on the joy of music.

The Art of Sound Design

How tools and tech are supporting our composition process.

Composition Kerning

Thoughts on embracing the small beautiful moments.