My inspiration for this piece stemmed from a recording of my vocal harmonies that sounded eerily like a synth pad.

The ukulele connects me to my Hawaiian roots—small, but significant. In my family, this instrument is one of the last remnants of our dying Hawaiian culture, a reminder of where we come from.

A boy tries to bike away from a life-changing decision, but soon finds he’s unable to escape making it, tormented by memories of the past.

Paradox explores the complex and often contradictory emotions that girls face as they transition into womanhood in today’s world.