As a songwriter and musician, I have composed many songs with various bands over the years. I have several journals full of lyrics and words that have been accompanied with music. My most recent endeavor with my band has been a concept album of thirteen songs; a concept album is one with a cohesive theme or story that ties all of the songs together. The album and its lyrics are below. I consider music and lyrics a very meaningful way of writing, as it sets a more dimensional atmosphere for a story than words or music alone could accomplish, although I do think that there are very good examples of music and lyrics as effective standalone art forms. My next aspiration is also currently in the works as a children's book.