"When the Penny Finally Dropped."

Lately, my days have been filled with lots of two-handed chord practice and a whole lot of noodling — shaping my song on the piano, every single day.

And something beautiful is happening.

The song is starting to take shape. I finally got the chords. Little bits of melody are beginning to appear through the arpeggios, and even the “Would You Mind” phrases are starting to emerge naturally — coming from high A, C, and then resolving into the chord. It’s messy, experimental, and still very much in process… but it’s working.

This phase feels really beneficial. It’s not polished yet, which is why I haven’t shared many videos. But I can feel things clicking internally, and that’s been far more important to me than showing something “perfect.”

“The penny has dropped.”

That’s the best way I can describe it.

For the first time, I’ve made that transition from theory into actual practice with arpeggios. That feeling of “something missing” that used to follow me at the piano? It’s not missing anymore. I finally understand what I’m doing — not just intellectually, but musically.

I’ve been experimenting a lot, trying different ways to play the song on my keyboard. When I miss a chord, it’s not because I don’t know it — it’s just my hands landing in the wrong place sometimes. And even that is improving quickly. Regular practice really does reduce the number of misses. The progress feels real.

I even caught myself laughing about my own groggy throat while recording. Did you find yourself clearing your own throat while listening to? 😄

And then… the big news.

I’m coming to Nashville.

I’m getting ready for my one-to-one Zoom sessions, and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited. This whole journey has shifted something in me — not just musically, but creatively. I feel more connected to the process, more curious, and more confident in experimenting without fear of getting it wrong.

I’m having an awesome 2026.

And for the first time in a long time, I feel like my music is finally starting to sound like me.

With gratitude,
Jonathan Brigain 🎶✨