We're living in a time of so much clutter that has allowed everyone to express themselves at any moment. We have access into people's lives like neve….

I would describe my style of songwriting as classic. I learned very early on and have stuck to the core principles of song structure regardless of wh….

I first got interested in music as a toddler by my childhood babysitter, Rosetta Atkins. She taught me how to sing by imitating the voices on the gos….

Every artist that becomes famous has a team, and needs to convince someone to believe in them enough to have others rally around them to achieve star….

Home is a place from which you can draw strength..

The people who come out on top in music business have persistence. It is key! Fall down seven times; stand up eight. It takes a lot of courage and an….

Always have clear lines of communication and be open to trying new ideas. Being open to new ideas is crucial to growing as an artist. If you always h….

Being in the music business requires having a very strong resolve. You must be completely committed to the craziness that will inevitably ensue when ….

By the time I was six or seven-years-old, I had learned several techniques of how to use my voice and was able to choose the sound I wanted to distin….

My goal is to always contribute a part of myself to my music that will result in it sounding authentic, timeless, and real. I feel that this truly co….

Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level..

There is no question that the US market is the hardest to break into. I believe that the reason for this primarily has to do with the fact that the m….

There is a lot of incredible talent out there, however, talent alone is not enough. Being a great singer does not matter, if you are not singing grea….

I've collaborated with artists that truly run the gamut: from members of the Wu Tang Clan and Capone, to Moby, Lady Gaga, and opening for artists suc….

I have to say one of the lessons I learned is to always be prepared..

Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key..

Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both..

No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are..

I love the songs we've written together [with Ivo Moring] and believe that Rock music is coming back with a vengeance. There are a lot of new and exc….

Eventually as a teenager, I was pulled up on stage by James Brown's saxophone player, Maceo Parker, during one of his concerts and scatted on his sta….

The golden rule would be to write a great, authentic song that is well produced and it will find its home. The audience can feel whether or not the a….