Earlier this year, I lost a friend, fellow artist and student of mine named Dan McHugh aka schmultz. He had been fighting cancer and tragically took an unexpected turn for the worse.

Dan was one of the most positive and encouraging people I’ve ever worked with. I can’t put into words how much he meant to all of us. Dan radiated a warmth and joy that was truly infectious and we all fell in love with him. He gave so many of his classmates confidence in their music through his love and support. Dan’s artistic