We were lucky to catch up with Meranis Moss recently and have shared our conversation below.

Meranis, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

I’ve learned most of what I do through immersion. I truly believe that if you want to grow in any craft, you have to surround yourself with it. Put yourself in rooms with people who are ahead of you, and also with people who are at a similar stage so you can push each other forward. Spend real time absorbing the nuances of the work.

For me, that meant finding open mics, going to local shows, introducing myself to other artists, and learning which studios were around me. It also meant plugging into online communities that challenged me and opened the door to collaborating with people all over the world.

Looking back, I probably could have sped up the process by getting into physical spaces even sooner. The internet is an incredible tool, but it can also be overwhelming. When you walk into a room, a venue, a studio, a writers’ round, things start to move. You meet people, you get pointed in a direction, and momentum builds naturally.

As far as essential skills go, talent matters, but being a good human matters more. Being someone people enjoy being around will get you into more rooms than being the most technically impressive person there. When others see that you’re serious, consistent, and genuinely invested in your craft, they want to help.

The biggest obstacle in learning more is often not knowing where to start. But I’ve found that you don’t need a perfect plan. Just pick a direction and go. Clarity usually comes after movement, not before.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Meranis Moss, and music has always felt less like a choice and more like a calling. Any time I was around it, something in me lit up. I had friends in bands growing up who inspired me to start expressing myself artistically, and once I stepped into that world, I couldn’t step back out.

What started as curiosity turned into obsession in the best way. I sought out mentors, interned at a recording studio, and eventually worked as an audio engineer. That foundation led me into music production, songwriting, and ultimately into stepping forward as a performing artist myself. Each stage built on the last, and now I operate with a full-spectrum understanding of the creative process from writing and recording to performing and producing.

As an artist, I create emotionally-driven music that explores identity, ego, reflection, healing, and the human experience. As a producer and collaborator, I help other artists tell their stories in a way that feels honest, impactful, and sonically compelling. I’m not just focused on making songs that sound good. I care about helping people articulate what they’re really trying to say and shaping it into something that resonates deeply with listeners.

I believe music is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. That’s the reason I got into it in the first place. And collaboration is a huge part of that for me. There’s something sacred about building a piece of art with other people. Turning emotion into something tangible that can move a room, a crowd, or even just one person at the right time.

What I’m most proud of is the evolution. Not just in skill, but in depth. I’ve grown from simply wanting to make music to wanting to create meaningful experiences through it. Whether I’m writing for myself or helping another artist find their voice, my goal is always the same: authenticity, emotional impact, and connection.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

I think one of the most powerful things society can do to support artists is to create more space for art to exist. That can be as simple as offering a wall for a mural, a restaurant hosting live music or open mics, or someone starting a podcast that highlights creative voices. The ecosystem grows when platforms multiply.

I recently launched The ArtistMIND Podcast, where I interview musicians, painters, poets, and other creatives about what it really means to live life as an art form. Conversations like that matter because they give artists visibility and remind people that creativity isn’t a luxury, it’s actually essential to culture.

Beyond platforms, the biggest thing is participation. Show up to the show. Share the music. Buy the ticket. Purchase the merch. Invest in the painting. When people support artists financially and socially, it relieves some of the survival pressure that so many creatives carry. Most of us create because we love it, but love alone doesn’t pay rent.

Every bit truly matters. When someone shares a song, brings a friend to a performance, or chooses to spend their money on independent art, they’re actively strengthening the creative ecosystem.
At the end of the day, art thrives where community shows up for it.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist for me is connection, in every sense of the word.

It starts with connection to myself. Creating forces me to be honest. It pulls me toward authentic self-expression and makes me confront what I’m really feeling, thinking, or wrestling with. That kind of self-awareness is invaluable.

Then there’s the connection with collaborators I get to create alongside. There’s something powerful about building something from nothing with another human being. The shared vulnerability, the trust, the moments when a song clicks into place. That’s deeply fulfilling.

I also cherish the connection with audiences. The people who listen, relate, and feel seen through the music. When someone tells me a song helped them through something or put words to an emotion they couldn’t explain, that’s everything. That’s the reason I do this.

And finally, there’s a connection to something bigger. The unexplainable source that creativity seems to flow through. I don’t pretend to fully understand it, but I’ve felt it. When you tap into that current and become a channel for it, it’s humbling and energizing at the same time. At its core, being an artist is about connection to self, to others, and to something greater.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://meranismoss.com
• Instagram: @meranismoss.music
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meranismossmusic?sub_confirmation=1

Image Credits

Photo Credits: Sid Hale, Lindsay Tatman