Last week David Archuleta was working in recording studios in New York City. Professional orchestral musicians usually have practice time and a musical score right in front of them. The recording artist often has neither. What skills does David possess that make him a success in the sound booth? There are certainly many, but to […]

Songs Though I love David Archuleta’s music, there are one or two songs on his self-titled debut album that are not my favorites. However, one of these songs has grown on me. Actually, it was watching David sing it ‘live’ that really made the difference. Now this song is one of my favorites to watch David perform […]

Chords of StrengthDavid Archuleta is a 19-year-old with a memoir. When he is older and grayer, I hope he’ll write another one. But for now we have his narrative of the many memorable and notable experiences in his young life. Yesterday, when his new book cover for Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, […]

OK, a couple of things are bugging me today. Well, longer than a day, but today’s the day that I am going to break my silence. Twitter’s 140-word limit! Come on, Twitter! I know you have a corner on brevity, but pleeeze, I have more to say to David Archuleta. He has written his soon-to-be-published […]

Songs It is springtime in New England and I am excited to see so many signs of its arrival. The weather is getting warmer and the days are growing longer. The forsythia bushes are in full bloom and I see buds on the lilac trees. Daffodils and tulips are springing up from their long winter’s nap […]