We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Morgane Vigroux a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Morgane, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Have you been able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen? Was it like that from day one? If not, what were some of the major steps and milestones and do you think you could have sped up the process somehow knowing what you know now?

Growing up as an artist, so many people around you ask, “Well, what is your plan B?” and I think that has to be one of the silliest questions ever. Being a musician was always my plan A, and I did not want a second option. When it comes to being able to be creative full-time, you have to use your creativity to do so. I spend my mornings in the Studio, recording new demos, crazy ideas, and anything I want others to hear. I currently teach voice and songwriting lessons full-time, and at night, I spend my time writing and practicing my guitar and piano skills. My writing often feels like an open-ended journal; things I could never say, subjects I struggle to express, and topics that I am still trying to discover my stance on.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I began singing the second I could speak but began professionally around age 11. I have always known what I wanted; to be on stage, singing music that made people feel. I never knew I would end up being a songwriter, but I did know I would be a singer. I was accepted to The Berklee College of Music on a Full-Tuition Scholarship where I obtained my Bachelor of Music in Songwriting. At first, I found writing music extremely difficult. Over the years, my work became an open-ended journal of expression and ultimately, my safety net. My music focuses on my lens of the world. My relationships, family, understanding, empathetic guilt, and ability to hold up a mirror for my audience to see themselves through my storytelling. My music is deeply personal and I think people can find relatability and honesty in the specifics.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

When someone tells me that they have listened to a song of mine and cried. In a strange way, I find this the biggest compliment. When my words and my voice are able to get through a listener’s walls and infiltrate for four minutes, it is truly all I can ask for. I hope that my own vulnerability can help create conversations and understanding even in places of internal fear and shame. The human experience is so tailored yet universal, and I really think that is where my music fits.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Support local artists to create larger artists! Stream, like, follow, attend shows, and share on social media the smaller artists in your life that impact you. We all like different music, and supporting a diverse network of musicians is a very powerful tool.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://morganeofficial.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/morganegrace/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorganeOfficial
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/track/6quv4NokACCNCDQPgSHbp2?si=ef00fef4cf104fad ^^ The first single off my debut EP “Little Sister”, “Changing” is streaming on all platforms now