Rob Hope

It’s a new day. It’s a new year. 2026 will bring a lot of changes, both personal and professional. I find myself with more free time than expected right now, and as a result I’ve decided to focus on re-engaging with the public.

I’ve spent much of the last 8 years working, growing, and becoming a better leader and teacher. I’ve spent time mentoring others to the point where I finally feel like I can do so without my imposter syndrome kicking in in full force. I’ve made a ton of friends along the way, relationships that will outlast changes in employment and location.

But it’s a new day and a new year. I’m in the process of updating my homepage and it’s accompanying blog. I’ve added an updated resume, including a portfolio and a project list. I’ve also added in depth descriptions of what I’ve done and been doing musically, and will continue to flesh that content out as I have time over the coming weeks. If you happen to encounter incomplete pages, don’t worry; they’ll fill out soon.

In many ways, one could say it’s a scary time to be putting oneself out there and expressing opinions or views or trying to educate. But the reality is, there’s no better time than now to engage. I’ve been focused inward on family and music and life for a long time now, and I don’t regret it at all. But perhaps it’s finally come to a point where the world at large might benefit from my perspective.

Or it might now. Time will tell.