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

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Wendy Starland
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: February 9
Composer
Jazz Musician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
New York City
New York
Truly
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Enjoy
Artist
Cohesive
Body
Versatility
Work
Songwriter
Songwriters
Requires

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Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.
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Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.
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I have been exposed to most musical genres and have learned how to tackle them effectively.
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People get bored of hearing the same genre of music over and over again. Observe the current musical landscape and predict what mood people will be in next. Ask yourself what would be the most natural transition or reaction to the current genre. Then create it!
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Home is a place from which you can draw strength.
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Being in the music business requires having a very strong resolve. You must be completely committed to the craziness that will inevitably ensue when pursing a career in music. There is no one who is immune to this. Not even the biggest music icons.
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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 comes across in my new album, which is in the Rock genre.
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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 which genre I'm writing in.
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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 unwavering belief in yourself and your abilities.
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Music is cyclical and as an artist and songwriter, you need to be able to predict what trend is coming next.
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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 distinguish myself, so I started writing songs on the piano.
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My strength is in my ability to be versatile.
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Write great songs that sound amazing if sung and played on the piano or acoustic guitar. Always encourage sing-alongs! Be prolific! Say Yes to new collaborations because you never know where it could lead.
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Social media has been an incredible tool to connect to my fan base, and collaborate with people around the world. Some of my biggest breaks have come through people hearing my music on the Internet and then contacting me through social media.
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I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges has forced me to recognize my own inner strength.
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I have to say one of the lessons I learned is to always be prepared.
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If you follow a trend, by the time it is released it will sound like the same regurgitated music that the public has been hearing for the past eight months (at least.) I am not referring to genres or production that is considered to be timeless or classic sounding.
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A good song can be produced in several different genres.
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Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.
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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 never before. It's a lot to take in and it's easy to get overwhelmed and swallowed up in it.
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