THE GRACIOUS - SONGWRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER Music is my oldest artistic passion. I was devoted to my childhood guitar lessons, but it was only through playing guitar with a friend that the theory and mechanics I’d learned exploded into a deeper understanding of how to write music. Being a songwriter and guitarist in Philly-based band Placid Admiral early on (and a few times since) taught me the power of collaboration. The Gracious is my current solo songwriting and performing project, and increasi