This week is the first in months where I can decompress and organize my thoughts. Since the release of Doozy, I have been basically working non stop. I think it’s time for a break: however, the feedback, encouragement and fun I had while on the road has me more excited than ever.
Here is a short recap of the weekend.
Read MoreOne of my goals this year is, “Be Too Good to Be Ignored.” In an effort to uphold that goal, I started taking vocal lessons. For the last month I've been working with Maureen Murphy at Green Hills Guitar Studio. This is the first time I have ever taken singing lessons and I am having a blast.
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As a follow up to the "What I listened to in 2017" post, I made a Spotify Playlist. This list highlights the songs that I am currently listening to and the first batch are my favorite songs from 2017. Artists on this list include Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Lilly Hiatt, Ryan Adams and more. So if you want to know what music I put on while driving to work, click here: The Currents Spotify Playlist.
Read MoreI want to give you a little insight as to how I’m planning out my new year. So, here are my goals for 2018. It’s all about putting my best foot forward and letting everyone see it.
Read MoreAs a final blog post for 2017 I wanted to share with everyone some of my favorite artists, albums and shows of the year.
Read MoreThis last month I have been busy doing things that I have never really tried before or worried about. I have been working on taking photos and making videos to build “online content.”
Read MoreYesterday, I didn’t have to work. I spent almost the whole day getting music related stuff done. I checked a lot of items off of my to-do list. It was a good day.
Read MoreI've highlighted a few of my favorite artists and bands from my current Nashville Spotify playlist.
It has been a month since the release of Doozy so today I would like to thank everyone.
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Pre-production is a must
Give up your ego
Get as much help as possible
Keep loose expectations
I have been planning the release of this EP for what seems like an eternity but in reality it has only been a few months. It has given me some anxiety lately, not from fear or uncertainty but from just waiting for the plan to unfold. I had written the songs for the EP a while ago and I have been eager to release them. However, there are so many steps in the process that it takes a lot of time and this is frustrating.
Read MoreFor me the process includes every little bit of work that goes into a song. From the years of practice, to the instant sparks of inspiration, to the hours laboring over a melody note by note, it is all part of the process. Creating a great songwriting process helps me to compile ideas, organize thoughts, solidify a message and refine the details of a song.
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Melody
Lyrics
Inspiration can come from anywhere at anytime from anything. Just be open and ready. You can’t force it but you can create the right environment for it to appear, invite in in and capture it once it happens.
Read MoreI’ve decided that I have more to say than the stories in my music or the news updates informing you on my progress.
Read MoreIt has been six months since I left my previous job to embark on this music career. I can honestly say that these six months have been some of the most challenging but rewarding times in my life. One of my first goals was to professionally record a song that encompasses my songwriting, singing and musical abilities. "Queen of Eden" is a blues-rock song with a catchy melody, a classic fuzz guitar lead and a hook that grabs you right away. Listen to it here on my music page, on my Youtube channel or my Soundcloud page!
Although hundreds of songs are probably recorded each day here in Nashville, it really means a lot to me to get this first one out there. So I am hoping that you enjoy it as much as I do now and will continue to do in the future. So keep an eye out for this song as I play it around town. In addition to making this a staple in my setlist, I hope to use this as the cornerstone for a fundraising campaign to make my first EP. So tell all of your friends about it and stay tuned for more. Be ready to lend a helping hand when I launch my fundraising! Thanks for all of your support!
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