Hi, I'm Nathan Peterson.
I write, make music, and create connection.
I live in Oak Park, Illinois — just outside of Chicago.
I'm a speaker, singer-songwriter, and author to help people connect — with themselves, each other, and the present moment.
I founded a hyper-local, globally applicable nonprofit called Music in Residence to strengthen the connection between communities and their local music artists.
I get very nerdy about audio engineering and coffee.
I keep a Substack because that's what you're supposed to do, but I enjoy posting here as well because plain old blogs remind me of the good old days.
My most recent essays