Posts Tagged ‘Music’
My Songwriting Journey is Blooming – April 2021 Wrap
April was truly incredible. After all the LA magic in March, I didn’t think April could be nearly as amazing. Well, I was in for a nice surprise. Reflecting back on April, I’m even more grateful for the love and support I’m receiving from around the world. Here are the highlights. “LA Will Wait for…
Read MoreThe Songwriters and Artists Who Inspire Me
I’ve been doing a lot of interviews lately, and I’m almost always asked who my inspirations are. I never hesitate because I know exactly who inspires me. No matter what you do, I think it’s so important to take time to reflect on your inspirations. As a songwriter, I definitely see some stylistic comparisons between…
Read More“LA Will Wait for Me” Magic – March 2021 Wrap
March was the most incredible month of my life. I’m blown away by all the love and support “LA Will Wait for Me” has received. From interviews to airplay and beyond, March was a fun and wild ride. Here are all the highlights. Before “LA Will Wait for Me” Release Day First, the beginning of…
Read More“LA Will Wait for Me” – Behind the Lyrics
I’m so beyond excited that “LA Will Wait for Me” is out! This is such a special song to me, and it’s my first country-pop release. You can download and stream “LA Will Wait for Me” here. The “LA Will Wait for Me” Behind the Lyrics Video My co-writer, Madison Young, and I filmed a…
Read MoreMy March Studio Session Was One for the Books
I had a fabulous studio session on March 9. It’s incredible how much my producer, Bob, and I get done in ten hours while still having a ton of fun. Here are the highlights from the session. The Mini “LA Will Wait for Me” Pre-Release Party It was so much fun to be at the…
Read MoreWelcome to the Wonderful World of Bridges
Well, my friends, the time has come. If you know me, you know my favorite song section is the bridge. If you’re wondering why I love bridges so much, you’re about to find out. Also, I’ll be explaining why bridges are so important and breaking down different ways to write them. Let’s get right to…
Read MoreMy “Kickstart Your Songwriting 555 Challenge” Experience with the Songwriting Academy
When I came across the “Kickstart Your Songwriting 555 Challenge” with the Songwriting Academy, I knew right away I wanted to be part of it. Thanks to Martin Sutton and other hit songwriters, my week was unforgettable. I wanted to share my experience and biggest take aways from the “Kickstart Your Songwriting 555 Challenge.” What…
Read MoreSpice Up Song Structure – Ways to Make Songs Shine Brighter
In my songwriting process blog, I share my typical process. At the beginning of the post, I say that I don’t write songs the same way each time, and that’s because sometimes, it’s fun to get extra creative. Everyone who listens to commercial music knows songs have a recognizable song structure, which goes, verse, chorus,…
Read MoreMy Songwriting Process – From Inspiration to a Finished Song
When I tell someone that I’m a songwriter, one of the first things they ask me about is my songwriting process. This is something I’m also curious about when it comes to my favorite songwriters that I look up to because there isn’t only one way to write a song. Everyone’s process is different, and…
Read MoreMy First Studio Session of 2021
On Wednesday January 20, I had my first ten-hour studio session of 2021. It was such a blast as always. What I Recorded First, I started off by recording piano for a very special collaboration. A friend and I wrote a song last year, and I’m thrilled the recording process for it has started. Stay…
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