Chase Given

There is a specific kind of magic that happens on a Sunday morning. The world seems to exhale, the pace slows, and if you’re lucky, the light hits the floorboards just right. This is usually when I find myself gravitating…

Every song has a spark, right? A moment where a melody hits you, or a lyric starts humming in the back of your mind until you finally have to sit down and get it out. But some songs... man, some…

I just turned 43.

It’s a funny age, isn't it? It’s not one of those "big" milestone birthdays like 40 or 50 where everyone expects a giant party or a mid-life crisis purchase. But for me, sitting here on a…

It’s Sunday morning, the sun is just starting to peek through the window, and I’m sitting here with my guitar, thinking about what it actually means to connect through a song. We talk a lot about authenticity, vulnerability, and "keeping…

I can tell you the third verse of a deep-cut James Taylor track from 1972 without blinking. I can give you the exact chord progression for a 90s R&B hit I haven't played in three years. I can even remember…

Sunday morning. It’s May 3rd, the sun is starting to hit the mountains here in Utah, and I’ve got a cup of hot chocolate that’s just the right amount of hot. There is a specific kind of quiet that only…

Let’s be honest for a second... planning a corporate event is a bit like walking a tightrope over a pit of "I hope people don't leave early" emails. You want the atmosphere to be professional, but not stuffy. You want…

It is Friday, April 24, 2026, and I just wanted to send a quick check-in before the weekend. I like to get this newsletter out on Wednesday, but just like last week, time has gotten away from me, and I…

I’ve spent a lot of time on stages across Utah, from high-end Kamas lounges to the bustling bars of downtown Salt Lake. But there is a specific kind of magic that only happens in a local pizza joint. It’s the…

You’re standing at the edge of the dance floor at a beautiful Utah wedding, maybe it’s up in Park City with the mountains glowing in the background or down in a sleek valley venue. You look to your left, and…