How to Succeed As a Songwriter & Independent Artist - Keri Edwards | Salty's Live Music
Independent singer-songwriter Keri Edwards reveals the THREE factors that determine success in the music industry, why walking away from an early Nashville record deal was her best decision, how life experience elevates your songwriting, and the hard truths of making it as an independent artist!
Keri Edwards is an Americana-country singer-songwriter from Central Pennsylvania currently recording her upcoming album in Nashville. After pausing a thriving music career in her twenties to raise her family, Keri has returned to the industry with a fresh, seasoned perspective and a whole lot of life experience to drive her lyrics.
She explains:
◼ The 3 elements every musician needs to make it
◼ How to handle unexpected detours in your music career
◼ How real-life struggles can create deeper, more impactful song lyrics
◼ Her strategy to build an engaged fanbase
◼ How to blend in original music in your cover sets
Timestamps:
00:00 - Writing Songs That Reach People
05:01 - Walking Away From an Early Nashville Deal
10:43 - Why Life Experience Makes You a Better Songwriter
14:56 - The 3 Factors That Determine Success in Music
18:26 - New Album & Recording in Nashville
24:14 - Country Roots & The Story Behind "Daddy’s Sigh"
30:38 - Navigating the Music Scene & Building a Fan Base
32:40 - Touring Plans & Live House Concerts
Follow Keri Edwards:
Website - https://keriedwards.com
Instagram - https://instagram.com/keriedwardsmusic
Facebook - https://facebook.com/keriedwardsmusic
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/37vchCbfLSDEcHGI48iIWg
Band Groupeez - https://bandgroupeez.com/musicians/keri-edwards
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