Serving schools and families since 2005
Serving schools and families since 2005
I learned early in my youth the importance of music and reading. Music often helped me with my school work, and I am so grateful to be making music with my clients and students today. I began writing the Mr. Topaz series in 2005 to use in my therapy practice. Making it available online allowed readers to quickly use the books more creatively in schools and homes than I had ever imagined! Today I strive to put a book in every child's hand.
In my work I do a lot of songwriting. I wanted to help families cope with hard emotions, namely, anger, fear, boredom, loneliness, and hopelessness. Songs are great, and I still write them, but it occurred to me that a rhythmic story that encourages music making while solving life's problems can change the world. Story books are timeless and passed on through each generation. The very children I read with twenty years ago are now, themselves, parents. I still recall my favorite kids' books to this very day. The first Mr. Topaz story led to another; and together we truly can build a peaceful world story-by-story.
Want a reading? Need a textbook for your class? Need to raise money for a good cause? Contact me at the link below. I would love to hear your story!