My newest recording! I composed this one during the darkness of the first COVID winter. I plan on writing 6 of these Jazz Fantasies for solo violin. Let me know […]
Jazz Fantasie #1 – Stunning, Soulful Virtuoso Violin Read More »
This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, “Soulforce Arts: The Vital Role For Musicians & Artists in a World That’s Lost Its Mind.” I’m sharing it here to get
Violinist, Interrupted – Excerpt from my book Read More »
Hello friends! Here is another excerpt from my upcoming book, “Soulforce Arts: The Vital New Role of Musicians & Artists in a World That’s Lost It’s Mind.”“‹In Chapter 6 “The
The Fallacy of Willpower – Excerpt from Ch. 6 “The Yoga of Art” Read More »
Hello friends! Here’s the next installment of my invitation for feedback on the material from my upcoming book, Soulforce Arts: The Vital New Role for Musicians & Artists in a
Mind-Body Interlude #6 — “2% Easier” Read More »
“A Dark Waltz” is a waltz in the Gypsy Jazz style, written, produced, and arranged by Joseph Arnold. – Joseph Arnold, violin – Daniel Dickison, guitar – Dave Hartl, accordion
“A Dark Waltz” – A new song I wrote Read More »
This past March I went on a two-week immersion in the Amazon Rainforest. I brought my backpacking violin along and recorded one of my favorite pieces of all time –
“Ashokan Farewell” – Played at the base of an “ancestor” tree in the Amazon Rainforest! Read More »
Listen to this guided meditation when you’re tired, but you still need to get up and do more. The “secret” is to really allow yourself to be tired and not
Guided meditation for when you’re tired – 33/100 Days of Soulforce Read More »
The most powerful spiritual practice I’ve ever encountered is what I call, “Asking the Mystery for Help.” It’s based on the ancient principles of gift, offering, and sacrifice (although you
The most powerful spiritual practice I’ve ever encountered – 32/100 Days of Soulforce Read More »
The “Knowledge of the Soul” is all about feeling, vitality, and those qualities that make each of us unique as artists. Teaching technique and repertoire – while it has its
How to teach the “Knowledge of the Soul” in music lessons – 100 Days of Soulforce #31 Read More »
Why does a gig feel fulfilling or soulless? Why do are we proud of some students, but resent others? And what’s up with high-level artists so often being a**holes? It
