Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Shaynah. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Shaynah, appreciate you joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?

Being creative is the core of my artistry. I make music to have conversations with myself, to discover how I truly feel about things, and to process my emotions. Next to being an artist, I compose and produce music for (dance)theater plays and other artists, and I think my work for especially the theater industry, is comparable to the working hours and job security of a “regular” nine-to-five. I have a running joke with my best friend (who is also a creative entrepreneur and artist) that if the music industry fails us, we will move to a thinly populated island and work in a surf shack. This is still one of my most realistic plan Bs. If I ever have a “regular job,” it will have to include creativity or a “soft-life” in some shape or form for it to be sustainable for me.

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

I am a songwriter, composer, music producer, and certified vocal coach for professional singers. I come from a very musical family and now make soulful neo-r&b-inspired songs that urge you to become more comfortable in one’s own vulnerability.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

I wish I had been made aware of how to market myself better earlier on in my journey. Social media consistency is still a challenging aspect for me to maintain.

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

Sharing my music and stories with a live audience and my live band, and seeing the reactions first-hand. There is nothing like it!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.justshaynah.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justshaynah/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwTefHe1-9fXeRa31hAmoQ

Image Credits

Aqueene Wilson