My Journey as a Musician and Songwriter

📚My love for books and reading shaped my passion for writing and storytelling.

🎵Music has always been a part of my life, with my mother's singing and my early experience playing instruments.

🎸Meeting a chaplain in boarding school introduced me to the guitar, which became a significant instrument in my musical journey.

🎓Education was important to me, and I became one of the first in my family to graduate from college.

🌟My success as a musician came unexpectedly, but it provided me with creative freedom and opportunities.

What inspired you to become a musician?

—A combination of my love for books, writing, and music inspired me to pursue a career as a musician.

How did you get your first guitar?

—A chaplain in my boarding school loaned me his guitar, and later, he helped me acquire my own instrument.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in music instead of veterinary science?

—While I had initially wanted to be a veterinarian, my passion for music and the opportunities I received led me to pursue a career in the music industry.

How did your first record deal come about?

—Through connections and demo tapes, I caught the attention of a record company and signed my first record deal.

How did you handle the pressure and expectations that came with your success?

—With the help of my manager and my focus on making music that resonated with me, I navigated the pressure and stayed true to my artistic vision.

00:00Introduction: My love for books and music.

02:30Discovering the guitar and my early experiences with playing instruments.

06:20The importance of education and pursuing a college degree.

09:30The unexpected success and opportunities in the music industry.

13:45Q&A: What inspired me to become a musician?

16:10Q&A: How I acquired my first guitar.

18:50Q&A: Choosing music over veterinary science.

21:15Q&A: How my first record deal came about.