Writing About Creativity, Music, Self-Doubt, and the Path Forward

100 Songs or Bust: A Songwriter’s Journey
I’ve now released 21 songs toward my 100 Songs or Bust goal. What started in 2023 with just three tracks has grown into a steady flow—7 songs in 2024 and even more in 2025 (including a couple still to come). Each release has been its own snapshot of where I was in that moment, from grief and doubt to love, irony, and collaboration.

What Andrea Stolpe Taught Me About Songwriting (and Myself)
Seattle singer-songwriter Dave Hill Jr. shares how Andrea Stolpe’s songwriting camp transformed his creative process, helped him trust his instincts, and deepened his confidence after 50.