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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 exciting things on the horizon and the next chapter is going to be amazing.

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Wendy Starland
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: February 9
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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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Home is a place from which you can draw strength.
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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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Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.
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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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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 gospel radio station she listened to - both men and women's voices.
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If you want to be a songwriter and place a song with a popular artist, then it's ok to follow the trends. This is mainly because many labels are afraid to take big risks on something that sounds too different than the status quo.
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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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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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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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As a new artist you should ignore trends at all costs.
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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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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 great songs. Having great songs will not be obvious to record executives if they are not professionally produced. Consistently performing those songs extremely well is essential.
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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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In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.
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Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.
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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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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 been exposed to most musical genres and have learned how to tackle them effectively.
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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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