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T.A. Vieira

T.A. Vieira

Author, Jazz Guitarist, Photographer

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T.A. Vieira

T.A. Vieira is a writer, jazz guitarist, photographer, and lifelong student of the strange and beautiful business of being human. He writes about Eastern philosophy, spirituality, creativity, music, photography, and the ways all of them seem to keep pointing toward the same things: paying attention, being present, listening deeply, and getting out of our own way.

The Field and the Knower: Photography, Awareness, and the Art of Seeing

October 2, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Photography and Awareness Photography and Awareness I’ve got something for you to think about today. If you’re a …

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The Photograph Was Fine Until I Posted It

October 1, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Photography and the Creative Ego You know that feeling. You make a photograph. You like it. Actually, you really like it. Maybe you saw …

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Practice: Returning to What You Think You Already Know

September 30, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Importance of Practice Every morning, I read a chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Do I know the story? Yeah. I know it pretty well. …

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What Jazz Taught Me About Making Mistakes

September 29, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Jazz and Making Mistakes If you’ve played jazz for any length of time, sooner or later you’re going to play a note that …

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Photography: A Powerful Tool for Connection

September 28, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Photography and Connection I used to think the strongest photographs happened because I had the right light, the right lens, the right …

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Your True Self – Spiritual Awakening: What Are We Trying So Hard to Become?

September 27, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Your True Self – Spiritual Awakening Most of us seem to spend a surprising amount of our lives trying to become somebody. A little …

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The Space Between the Notes: The Importance of Silence in Life

September 27, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Importance of Silence in Life When young musicians begin to improvise, there’s often a feeling that every available space must be …

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Jazz Is the Perfect Metaphor for Life: Freedom, Listening, and the Art of Improvisation

September 25, 2026 by T.A. Vieira

Jazz Is the Perfect Metaphor for Life: Freedom, Listening, and the Art of Improvisation I’ve spent a lot of my life thinking like …

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