the beauty and tranquility of summer in Ojai

Growing up in the midwest, I experienced all the seasons to the fullest, each filling my senses with their unique beauty. Since then I have lived on both the East and West coasts, my home now being in the beautiful mountains of Ojai, California.

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Alex Lake
2022 W.A.M. Awards: Two Wins!

I was in the studio recording vocals for my next album on the afternoon of the International W.A.M. Awards (hosted from Texas) and I knew the talent of the nominees was really steep.

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Alex Lake
Recording New Songs at United Recording studios

We were recording a couple new songs at United Recording studios in Hollywood when Beck stopped by. The famous photographer, David Goggin, was there to take a picture of David for the VIP wall and managed to capture this impromptu photo as well with all of us in it.

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Alex Lake
I Love Winter in All It's Colors

Growing up in freezing northwest Indiana, I spent my winters ice skating, sledding and keeping my feet warm in multiple layers of socks. Now living in California, “cold” nights are when temperatures hit a low of 39. That’s when I remember those sub-zero nights in Indiana and say “heh, let’s go sit in the hot tub and watch the stars”.

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Alex Lake
A Memorial Composition for Phil Frechette

My dear brother, Phil Frechette, passed away in March. He was a brilliant and very successful engineer/scientist. Throughout his life he had a deep love for sailing and fishing. I composed “The Mariner and the Sky” for him and my daughter, Alyssa, created the music video below in his memory.

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Alex Lake