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Getting Started in Music Production

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I am often asked how to get started with music production. Many of these people already have the recording equipment and a basic idea of how to record and mix, but they don’t all know how to create a song from scratch.

Blank Canvas Syndrome: BCS

As a songwriter or producer, having a “blank canvas” in front of you can be a total creativity-killer. If you have BCS, the answer is as simple as knowing where to start. And to learn to produce music, where to start is where someone else finished. In other words, we’re going to “reverse engineer” a song. Reverse engineering trains your ear to hear the detail in every sound that makes up the song, and until you hear those details in other songs, you won’t know how to create the sounds you hear in your head.

Pick a Song

First, select a song that you know you have the ability to recreate. I don’t play guitar, so I’m obviously not going to choose a guitar-heavy song. Virtual instruments are pretty amazing, however. If you are still learning your software and aren’t quite sure what instruments you have, that’s okay. This is how you will learn what you have and don’t have.

Don’t forget the vocals. If you are a singer, make sure to pick a song you can sing. If not, find a singer and pick a song they know. Give yourself the best chance of being able to replicate the song in every detail.

Now that you’ve chosen your song, import it into your DAW. Set the tempo, create markers at all of the verses, pre-choruses, choruses, interludes, notable moments (drops), bridges, etc.

Sounds:

Drums

Start with the kick pattern throughout the entire song. I usually use a kick sample rather than programming a midi note and then tweaking it. I have samples that already sound pretty close to the way I want the kick to sound, especially for modern music. I find the absolute closest sound to it that I can, knowing that I might still need to play with EQ/Comp before it’s right. Then I go through the same process with the snare hats, cymbal crashes and swells, and other percussion and sound effects.

What if you missed something? No biggie. You may notice later on when you are programming keyboards or synthesizers that there was this little triangle blip you didn’t notice before. Go ahead and add it as soon as you hear it. Get it in there. What if it takes 2 hours and you still haven’t gotten the kick drum to sound right? Move on. Get it as close as you can and take note about what you couldn’t get right. Then when you listen back and you can tell that your version sounds different than the original, you’ll remember what obstacles you encountered and hear what a difference those “little” differences make in the final product. This is part of the “learning to listen” process.

*Trick: Use your eyes when copying drum patterns. You can often see in the audio file of the original where drum hits are because there’s a big spike!

Bass

One of the best discoveries I made when I started programming/producing music was that the bass is the coolest instrument of all! You can replicate it, which will eventually help you figure out what your bass should do in a song you are producing from scratch. There will be some nuances that you will never be able to recreate using a virtual bass, even though you can get close. Most virtual instruments have amazing sounds including slides, string squeaks, string hits, etc. The point is that you are learning what a bass player does, what the tone of the bass is and how that sound adds to the character of the song. If you do play the bass, focus on getting the tone and the feel to match the song you are recreating.

Other Instruments

Begin programming all of the “inner” instruments. If you can’t tell what all instruments are there, just start with the most obvious one first. You’ll probably experience something I call the  “zooming in” phenomena. The closer you listen, the more you hear. As you listen carefully, you’ll notice more sounds. And then more. It’s okay if you now hear a synth sound that you didn’t hear five days ago or even five minutes ago. Keep “zooming in” until you think you’ve gotten everything.

Since matching synthesizer sounds exactly can be hard, program the notes first then flip through synthesizer presets and find the closest one. Sound design is going deeper than what you’ll want to worry about at this stage, so don’t get hung up on matching the sound exactly for now. Just get as close as you can. This will help you to become familiar with your synths, which is imperative. Once you know what your synth presets sound like, you can work toward learning how to shape and design them to your desired sound.

Guitar tone is king, and nailing the tone just right can be an elusive moving target. There are literally thousands of combinations of settings when you consider every guitar knob, pickup switch, mic placement, amp knob, pedal possibility, effects processing . . . it’s mind-numbing. Needless to say, you could spend years just figuring out how to match guitar tone to your favorite songs. Just like the synths, get it as close as you can and then move on. You’ll get better and better every time you tackle this reverse-engineering exercise.

Trick: Make note of places in the song where there are breakdowns, soft choruses, intros, and outros. Oftentimes, these are the sections where you can better hear patterns or sounds that may be going on throughout the song but aren’t as easy to hear in other sections of the song.

Vocals

Begin with the lead vocal. Make sure the recording is clean and “uncolored” with room acoustics or outboard hardware that may add specific coloring to the track. You can add processing later. Once you have your lead vocal track, you get to listen to the processing of the vocal and try to match the processing on your copy song.

Now, work on the backing vocals. Zoom in closer and closer and notice every harmony, double, and stack. If you are not a singer, this might be difficult for you to hear at first. Work with your singer to pick out all of the parts and get them recorded. Don’t overcomplicate it! The harmony notes will most likely fit the underlying chords going on, so make sure to follow the chords and you should be in good shape. 

For all elements now in your song, make sure you have addressed panning, EQ, compression, reverbs and delays, and other fun spatial processing. As with everything in music production, you will get better the more you do this.

You’ll notice that you started from the bottom and worked your way up. This is what I’ve found works the best for me. See if it works for you!

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Becky Willard

Becky Willard’s music career spans nearly three decades working in nearly every corner of the music industry. Her passion is in finding and working with the most determined artists who are ready to take control of their artistic career.

She’s coached, mentored, and developed a number of artists who’ve been featured on The Voice, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, The X-Factor, and more. You can learn about her here.

    Selecting the Right Song for the Right Time

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    As a musician or music leader, choosing music is an exciting and daunting task. You know you can’t please everyone, but that’s no reason not to try your best. The right song or song grouping can be the linchpin that holds a meeting together and makes a good gathering great, but selecting something inappropriate can have the opposite effect. 

    So, what factors should you consider? They might vary depending on your situation, but here are a few. 

    Doctrine, Doctrine, Doctrine 

    When determining whether a song is appropriate for a church meeting, you should always consider the question, “Is this song completely doctrinally correct?” Songs from official Church publications, such as the hymnbook or Church magazines, have already been vetted for doctrinal soundness. Doctrine is taught frequently by prophets and leaders and is confirmed by the united voice of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency. It is not hidden in obscure corners or given by a solitary voice. 

    This means that when you bring in an original work or a hymn from another Christian tradition, you must be careful. Some deviations are small, some more major, but any deviation from the truth can drive out the Spirit. When you read or listen to the lyrics of a song, pay close attention to how it makes you feel. If there’s something off, it might be the Spirit’s prompting. 

    For example, there is a lovely Christian hymn called “Holy, Holy, Holy” that is widely used in other churches. While the song is mostly doctrinally sound, its refrain highlights the doctrine of the Trinity, that God is one being Who manifests as three different people. The lyrics say, “God in three persons, blessed Trinity.” Without some adaptation, this would not be appropriate for a church meeting. When the Tabernacle Choir performs this song, they use the alternate version, “God in Thy glory through eternity.” 

    Consider a popular “feel-good” song like “This Little Light of Mine.” It has a general message about being a good example, but it could just as easily be sung in a secular setting. If being a good example is your topic, consider other hymns, such as “Come, Follow Me” or “The Lord Is My Light.” These focus on the example of the Savior and would be more appropriate for a church meeting. 

    Find the Focus 

    When choosing a song for a church setting, ask yourself, “Will this song put the focus on the Savior?” Music that is too showy or that draws too much attention to the technical aspects of the song can detract from the message of the meeting. Perform with genuine emotion without doing anything to draw extra attention to yourself.

    The Savior saw beauty in simple things. In Matthew 6:28-29, He says, “And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” King Solomon had riches and a mighty empire. He built opulent palaces and buildings and wore the finest clothing. The Savior says, however, that the simple lily possesses a simple, humble beauty that surpasses all the pomp of King Solomon. It would be good to remember this principle in the music we perform as well. 

    Inviting the Spirit 

    When truth is spoken or sung, the Holy Ghost can be present to testify of that truth. When selecting music, ask yourself if the song is presenting doctrinal truths that the Spirit can confirm. Songs should not only be selected to elicit strong emotions, but should also strive to underscore the message of the rest of the meeting. Work closely with local leaders to coordinate your efforts and invite the Holy Ghost to participate in the selection process. If you are set apart with a musical calling, you have access to the keys you need to accomplish your work. This means that you are entitled to revelation about the musical decisions you make. Do not discount the power of the spiritual gifts you are given in the scope of your calling, even if you have never held this calling before. 

    Clear, Competent Writing 

    Not every song text needs to be a Shakespearean masterpiece, but there are certain aspects of the craft that should be present so the writing does not detract from the message. For example, hymn texts have a set meter, which is a pattern of the number of syllables per line. A hymn with an 8 6 8 6 meter will have eight syllables in the first line, six syllables in the second line, and so on. Many hymn texts will also follow a rhyme scheme, which means that the last words in certain lines will rhyme with each other according to a pattern. Selecting texts that have employed sound poetic principles can help the message shine through and be more memorable for the listener. 

    The Right Song at the Right Time

    A song you choose one time for a church meeting might not be the best choice in another time and place. Seek the gift of discernment to know what message the Lord wants His children to hear and how that message should be presented. Study the options and the guidelines out in your mind as the scriptures direct, and then choose with confidence, knowing that the Lord will magnify your efforts as you strive to serve Him through music.

    Michael D. Young

    Though Michael grew up traveling the world with his military father, he now lives in Utah with his wife, Jen, and their three children. He played for several years with the handbell choir Bells on Temple Square and is now a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. He is the author of the novels in The Canticle Kingdom Series, The Last Archangel Series, the Chess Quest Series, and the Penultimate Dawn Cycle (The Hunger), as well as several non-fiction works, including An Advent Carols Countdown, The Song of the Righteous and As Saints We Sing.  Visit his website to learn more.

      Nine Ways to Prep for a Vocal Recording Session

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      A great vocal performance on a record does not happen by accident. Many factors contribute to making a recording session successful. After thirty years of coaching singers and fifteen years of recording them, I’ve gathered some tips that should help your next recording session go smoothly, giving you the result you are looking for—a killer record!

      Before Scheduling the Session

      Memorize the song

      It’s true that you can hold lyrics in front of you while recording and no one would know, but after all these years of working with singers and being a professional vocalist myself, I know something magical can happen once you cross over from the “on-book” to “off-book” phase. You can focus more on the emotion, the subtle use of air and vibrato, scoops, straight tone, falls, attacks and releases, articulation, riffs, runs, and so much more. If you have the time, get off-book so the song is really inside you.

      Practice

      Maybe this should be an obvious one, but I’ve definitely had vocal sessions where the singer was still figuring things out—timing, phrasing, notes, etc. If you have the time, putting in the same effort as if you were going to be performing the song live without lyrics in front of you will elevate your performance dramatically.

      Verify key and tempo

      Before putting in the time to rehearse the song, make sure that you are singing in a good, healthy key for your voice and a tempo that feels right. If you are using a karaoke/instrumental track, then obviously you are tied to the key and tempo of the track. While a karaoke track can be altered, the quality of the track will diminish ever so slightly the farther away from the original recording you go. If you are creating your own instrumental with a producer, take the time to find the right key and tempo before the producer starts working on it, if possible.

      That being said, it’s really easy to change the key and tempo of programmed instruments before anything is recorded.  Don’t just sing through it once and call it good. Sing through it a few times in a row to make sure your voice doesn’t tire after a few run-throughs. Double-check that you aren’t rushing or dragging as you sing along, which could be a sign that the tempo isn’t quite right or that you need to work on your timing.

      If you are rehearsing the song and feel like the tempo or key needs to change, let the producer know right away so they have enough time to make a new track and you have enough time to rehearse with it before the session. 

      Record yourself and listen critically

      The benefits of listening to yourself are enormous. Simulate the actual recording session at home, even if you are just recording into your phone using an app. Going through the process of actually recording should highlight spots that need a bit more work or help you plan your session better. Do you need to record the low, soft verses first before the big, belty choruses? Or vice versa? Do you struggle with phlegm because you ate a cheese sandwich an hour before? Did you notice the overall emotional delivery falls a little flat and could use more thought? Invite a music buddy to listen back and provide feedback on this “scratch track” version.

      Work with a coach

      Even if it’s just one session with a coach prior to the recording session, this is a much safer, efficient, and cost-effective way to record a song. Getting feedback after the recording session can be very discouraging. Forking out more money to re-record vocals was most likely not figured into your budget. Be sure to include funds in your budget for at least one coaching session prior and if possible, during the session. It can relieve so much pressure to have a team member with you who is listening only to your vocal delivery, who knows your voice and your goal for the song. It’s totally worth the extra dough to have someone in your corner at the session.

      Day Before/Day of the Session

      Be well rested

      Get a good night’s sleep the night before your session. Make sure it’s not scheduled for ten a.m. the day after a late-night gig or at the end of a long work day. Be as rested as you can.

      Hydrate

      Do your best to stay hydrated in the hours before the session in addition to drinking water during the session. Bring plenty of water with you.  

      Warm or room temperature will keep your vocal folds and all other tissues involved in singing nice and pliable.

      Be mentally “right”

      Arrange your schedule so you’re not running late or in a hurry to finish. Take some time before the session to unwind, meditate, calm down—whatever you need to do to get your mind focused and clear.

      Know your body and your voice

      There are hundreds of lists out there of what foods and beverages to avoid. For the majority of people, these lists are pretty accurate, but there are exceptions. Be sure to know your body and your voice and how they might react to certain foods, either positively or negatively. Keep a journal that connects what you eat, when you eat, and when you sing with how your voice feels. You will start to see correlations between certain foods and how your voice performs. 

      I hope this has given you some tips that will help you rock your next record!

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      Becky Willard

      Becky Willard’s music career spans nearly three decades working in nearly every corner of the music industry. Her passion is in finding and working with the most determined artists who are ready to take control of their artistic career.

      She’s coached, mentored, and developed a number of artists who’ve been featured on The Voice, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, The X-Factor, and more. You can learn about her here.

        Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ Through Music

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        As part of a global church, LDS musicians worldwide can use their talents to create musical compositions which share the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ in powerful and inspiring ways. In his conference address “Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation,” President Russell M. Nelson said, “There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Savior is more personally vital and relevant to every human soul.” Music is a beautiful way to bring souls closer to the Savior.

        The Power of Lyrics

        Lyrics can speak truth to our hearts and help strengthen our testimony of gospel principles. In response to song lyrics, faith in a particular message can be strengthened through the Spirit. DeNae Handy, a Latter-day Saint musician, speaker, and writer, asserts that, “Music forms belief.” Accordingly, as lyricists consider how to convey doctrine and principles in their work, Handy admonishes writers to “know if what they’re writing about really is doctrine, or if it’s belief, practice, or policy.” She also reminds us to be thoughtful and attentive when writing to be aware of attendant biases.

        “The other way music informs belief,” according to Handy, “has to do with the music itself.” Musicians should consider how tempo and melody evoke emotions as they write songs that reinforce belief and strengthen faith. For example, the hymn “Praise to the Man” was initially set to the solemn, lamenting tune, “Star in the East.” This tune conveyed the Saints’ grief following the prophet Joseph Smith’s death. In contrast, when the words were later set to the tune, “Scotland the Brave,” singers experienced a feeling of “celebration,” according to Handy.

        Singers and listeners alike desire to hear themselves and their culture expressed in lyrics and music.

        Music Can Foster Inclusivity

        Music can help us learn and understand scripture stories, prophetic teachings, and even the nature of God. Doctrine and Covenants 88:118 admonishes to “teach one another words of wisdom.” We love songs with simple lyrics and fun rhymes, but Handy says these songs sometimes lack “nutrition”—she compares them to a type of “comfort food.” Musicians need not be afraid of challenging their audiences, whether young or old. Music can serve as an essential teaching tool. As President Nelson reminded us, “The Lord loves effort.” Effort fosters learning. We can promote faith through music by inspiring listeners to “seek diligently” and “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”

        The first great commandment declares that we should love God and our neighbors. We can demonstrate this love by considering the diversity of individuals from across many cultures and backgrounds. Singers and listeners alike desire to hear themselves and their culture expressed in lyrics and music. 

        Karli Piennette was raised in Magna, Utah, a city she describes as “rooted in the songs and history of the Mormon pioneers.” Later, Piennette sang professionally with her older sisters in the country music group SHeDAISY; but at age 17, she started her musical education at Lipscomb University, a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. She took six credit hours of religious courses each semester where she grew to love a cappella gospel songs.

        Piennette says she has “come to realize that [inclusivity and diversity] is an area in our church where we can grow and develop to connect more with our other brothers and sisters in Christ.” For example, when she began her musical education at Lipscomb, she recalls that the only hymn she recognized was “How Great Thou Art.” She points out that recognizable songs similar to those in mainstream Christianity “can help investigators have some familiarity and make them feel at home—like how I felt when I sang ‘How Great Thou Art’ in my university chapel.” When Piennette was later put in charge of her Young Women’s camp, she felt it was her mission to expose more members to the powerful message of love through Christian gospel songs. She visited all the wards in her Nashville stake to teach the youth different parts in the a cappella round, “The Greatest Commands.” The result, she recalls, “was beautiful!”

        Celebrate Culture through Music

        Jami Orlando, who also studied music at Lipscomb University, is a convert from the Baptist faith where she served as a worship music leader. Orlando expressed the sentiment that, “Music is the language of Heaven.” She goes on to say, “Our culture is so much a part of our social and emotional DNA, [that] if people really want to worship God in a way that is theirs and really have a personal relationship [with Him], we can’t ask them to take their culture out of it. Music is a language in and of itself. It’s not just notes on a page or sounds we hear.”

        Just as the Spirit speaks to church members in different ways, so, too, can the Spirit speak to us through various types of music. “Music’s purpose is to communicate to our souls,” Orlando says. Latter-day Saint hymns were originally broken down in chorally-oriented ways, Jami explains; whereas African-American gospel music enjoys a heavier beat, because traditional African music uses drums instead of stringed instruments—“their African ancestors literally marched to the beat of a different drum.”

        We must educate ourselves in and experience the cultures we wish to celebrate.

        Respect Diverse Musical Traditions

        How can Latter-day Saint creators thoughtfully incorporate diverse cultures and backgrounds in their compositions? First, we must show consideration and appreciation for the contributions of all types of music without misappropriating a culture’s social and historical background. Thoughtless application of cultural elements hurts those whose cultures are inaccurately portrayed in compositions and lyrics. To avoid causing hurt to our brothers and sisters in the church, we must educate ourselves in and experience the cultures we wish to celebrate. 

        We can pray for inspiration and understanding as we strive to build God’s kingdom through song. Jami Orlando implores, “Let’s research, let’s find out, let’s explore and taste other types of music.”

        Lastly, we must encourage creators worldwide to contribute their musical talents to write and compose songs that represent their native cultures. 

        Music is a powerful way to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through articulating belief and inspiring learning and faith. Moreover, music allows Church members to worship in a manner that is customized to every individual. In writing and composing gospel music, let’s thoughtfully consider the needs of all God’s children. What better way to welcome brothers and sisters into our church than by acknowledging and celebrating them? We can invite musicians from diverse faiths and cultures to bring goodness and unite them with what we have to offer.

        LDSPMA Member Spotlight: Michael Young

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        Michael Young currently lives in Tooele, Utah.

        What are some names of the books or other media you have created?

        Nonfiction:

        • Chapter and Verse (volumes I-III)
        • Before Sunset
        • Song of the Saints
        • In the Quiet Heart

        Fiction:

        • A Past with Two Faces
        • First Things First
        • The Lost Barge
        • The Penultimate Dawn series:
          • The Hunger, The Thirst, The Longing
        • The Canticle Kingdom series:
          • The Canticle Prelude, The Frozen Globe, The Skyward Isle
        • The Last Archangel series:
          • Age of Archangels, The Last Archangel, The Last Kingdom, The Last Struggle
        • The Chess Quest series:
          • Paladin:Pawn, Nemesis:Knight, Rook:Revenge, Bishop:Betrayal, Sovereigns:Song
        • Advent Anthology series:
          • Carol of the Tales, Angels from Their Realms of Story

        What inspired you to become a creator of media?

        I’ve always had an active imagination, and I read as many book as I could growing up. As I got older, I had some amazing literature and writing teachers, and I wondered if I could write down some of the stories in my head. I wrote my first novel in high school to prove to myself that I could do it, and then I’ve been writing ever since. It has been a wonderful way to express myself in a way that nothing else quite does.

        What has been the highlight of your career so far?

        The highlight was seeing one of my novels on the shelf in a major bookstore for the first time. It had taken a lot of work to get there, and it validated everything that I had done up to that point and helped motivate me to keep going and to keep improving.

        What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative journey?

        Create to serve and to uplift. When you use your God-given talents for good, you are entitled to his help and blessing. His grace will enhance your natural abilities and allow you to create things much greater than you would on your own. Talents are meant to be shared, and you can be a light to the world, the proverbial city on the hill, if you take the time to climb the hill.

        What advice do you have for someone just starting out in your field?

        Ask yourself if you are a patient person and if you have a thick enough skin to put yourself out there. There is a lot of waiting around, a lot of long, thankless hours of work, and there will always be people who want to put you down. If you can work with that, move forward and don’t look back.

        What keeps you inspired in your daily creative work?

        I’m constantly inspired by music. I hear different songs and they drive my creative juices and inspire my writing. That’s the great thing about being in a choir that meets every week as I’m constantly exposed to high-quality music to keep me going.

        What would you like others to know about you or your creative process?

        I’d like other people to know that everything I do is meant to inspire and uplift others. I think there is no greater calling in art than to use your talents to serve and uplift others. Before I start any project, I ask myself how it is meant to help others.

        In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative pursuits?

        Many of my works have been specifically aimed at spiritual topics and helping people appreciate the scriptures and religious music better, but even my fiction is geared toward morality and nobility. I never want to club people over the head with a moral in my stories, but if you look, you should be able to take away truths that I hold dear.

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        http://www.authormichaelyoung.com

        LDSPMA Member Spotlight: Cris Conerty

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        Cris Conerty currently lives in Colbert, Washington.

        What are some names of the books or other media you have created?

        I created Mary’s Easter Morning (a children’s picture book based upon my original children’s folk song), many hymns, choral compositions, and children’s songs for the Christian church/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints setting (see http://www.whitepoppycreative.com).

        What inspired you to become a creator of media?

        It all started at age five with the Christmas gift of the Linus-like toy piano. Many years of piano playing, a variety of college courses, voice lessons, arranging classes and self-study, and a good amount of performance experience has gotten me to where I am today. I have always found a way to make music and let my heart sing. Composing and arranging music for the Christian church setting is one of my favorite things to do, and much of my work is a collaboration with my daughter, Alaina Larsen. I have been inspired by the work of Janice Kapp Perry.

        What has been the highlight of your career so far?

        The highlights of my career thus far have been collaborating with my daughter, Alaina Larsen, since 2018 to compose music and producing creative works for children and adults that help to generate, build, and repair individual testimonies of Jesus Christ. We are a mother-daughter team who love the Lord, His gospel, and the power music has to share His message. We recently celebrated being offered a publishing contract for our first children’s book, which is based on an original song.

        What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative journey?

        Find your own authentic voice and say what only you can say.

        What advice do you have for someone just starting out in your field?

        In the area of songwriting, my best advice is to be open to suggestions and input from others—remain teachable—then review and revise your lyrics and creative works many times, so that you can bring your very best product to your audience, publishers, and to all with whom you share your work.

        What keeps you inspired in your daily creative work?

        My age inspires me—as an empty-nester and grandparent I realize life is short. It is never too late to begin the journey of creating and sharing your original, inspired material. I am also inspired by my personal awareness of the gifts God has given me and my responsibility to be a voice of light.

        In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative pursuits?

        Through our joint venture, White Poppy Creative, my daughter and I have composed music that highlights time-tested virtues, illuminates the role of women in the scriptures, deepens faith in Jesus Christ, and brings comfort and joy to Latter-day Saint and Christian congregations. Through the power of inspiring music, meaningful word, and impactful visuals, we will continue to bring hope-filled inspirational works to light.

        If you want your spotlight to link to your website or any of your social media platforms, include the URLs here.

        https://whitepoppycreative.com/