**DERIK NELSON's gorgeous concept album, "Songs About Winter," is available on iTunes!! Click here to view the promo video!**

MARCH 2012
If you haven't seen Derik & Dalten's latest collaboration, their cover of "Domino" is phenomenal. I've been working with the boys on several upcoming YouTube videos, so please stay tuned. I have been continuing to freelance and work independently doing graphic design and original artwork. One of the latest projects is a poster design for Adrian Rosales' upcoming recital. See the poster HERE.

FEBRUARY 2012
I'm really proud to share with you the latest Nelson sibling collaboration YouTube video: "Holocene" by Bon Iver. If you haven't seen it, please take a look and like & share it with your friends. I will be playing flute next month in a USC Orchestral presentation of John Adams' "The Wound-Dresser." More updates coming soon!

JANUARY 2012
This Sunday, January 8th is our Fifth Annual "Winter Concert" in Olympia, Washington. If you haven't yet RSVP'd, HURRY! You won't want to miss it. Looks like this will be the biggest turnout in all five years, with Standing Room Only! Email me at riananelson@gmail.com to secure your spot.

DECEMBER 2011
Happy Holidays! Need some new wintery music to set as your soundtrack for this special time of year? Hear clips & purchase Derik Nelson's newest album, "Songs About Winter." You can hear my vocals on many songs on the album, and even a flute solo... Included in your download is a PDF Digital Booklet that incorporates credits with original paintings handcrafted by yours truly! :) I've been auditioning and gigging regularly with my brothers, and am so excited to announce our 5th Annual Winter Concert in Olympia, WA on January 8th, 2012 at 7pm. Email me at riananelson@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

NOVEMBER 2011
I recently had the privilege to play flute in a small jazz combo for a few standards in a recital at the University of Southern California. It's been some time since I played flute professionally/publicly, so it was great to get my chops in order! I am also honored to be working on a new puppet-based television pilot as the Director of Puppetry. This week I'm busy working to finish the artwork and designs for Derik's upcoming Winter Album, and filming again this weekend for the TV pilot. I'm traveling to Olympia, WA this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and will be extending my stay to complete filming & marketing for a commercial spot for a local business there.

OCTOBER 2011
I just completed a contract working for The Walt Disney Company's Disney English program in Beijing, China as an English trainer, teaching Chinese children English through drama, music, and artwork... all with the Disney twist, of course. I'm currently writing a children's television program, working to incorporate my background in theatre with my interest in nutrition, puppetry, music, and education. I'm assisting my brother, Derik, with his musical career, and have been working hard to finish a series of handcrafted watercolor paintings as part of the album design for his latest solo album entitled "Songs About Winter." I'm available for design work (albums, business cards, etc) so contact me to chat about how I can help you with design, photography, or original artwork.

AUGUST 2011
 Please see my blog for photos and stories of my journey working in Beijing, China at http://ablondeinbeijing.blogspot.com .