Singer/Songwriter Carley K

Carley K. shares her journey as a multi-talented artist and teacher, discussing her early start in music and songwriting, influences, songwriting process, challenges, adversity in sports, transition to college, and her favorite song and early songwriting experience. The conversation covers topics related to music as a coping mechanism, performance anxiety, intimate performances, preparation and discipline, and favorite artists and venues. It also delves into the concept of dream duet partners and musical influences, providing insights into the guest's personal experiences and preferences in the music industry. The conversation with Carley K delves into the power of embracing challenges, the significance of authenticity in music and life, and the strength found in struggle. Carly shares insights on the transformative nature of challenges, the value of authentic expression in music and personal experiences, and the role of perspective and faith in overcoming obstacles.TakeawaysMulti-talented artist and teacherEarly start in music and songwriting Music as CopingPerformance AnxietyIntimate PerformancesPreparation and DisciplineFavorite Artists and Venues Embracing challenges leads to growthAuthenticity in music and lifeThe importance of perspective and faith in overcoming challengesChapters00:00 Introduction and Teaching Career00:54 Early Music Journey04:28 Influences and Musical Style06:32 Songwriting Process and Challenges15:38 Adversity in Sports and Transition to College22:46 Favorite Song and Early Songwriting Experience24:13 Music as Coping and Performance Anxiety25:11 Intimate Performances and Preparation28:14 Favorite Artists and Venues42:42 Dream Duet Partner and Musical Influences44:34 The Power of Embracing Challenges45:33 Authenticity in Music and Life57:04 The Strength in Struggle