I always wanted to make a children's album because you have the freedom to explore so many wonderful topics and sounds.

Where I grew up in Dallas, things might be a little more traditional. People have the same things in mind. They're supposed to grow up, go to college, get a job, get married, and have children, grandchildren. That's the world I grew up in.

Yeah, well, food is always a part of everything.

I always wanted to make a children's album because you have the freedom to explore so many wonderful topics and sounds.

Don't force things to happen.

I have three siblings. My sister makes music. My older brother is a classical conductor, and my younger brother is a mixing engineer.

I learn so much from writing with other musicians, asking questions about their playing style and gear, and hanging out, too.