We recently connected with Evan Egerer and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Evan thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

It’s funny, because I was recently discussing this exact topic with a friend of mine who has bounced between the creative field and the steady paycheck of a regular job. This is such an extensive topic, because I feel that God makes people so different from one another, and what is perfect for me and my family would be a nightmare to someone else, and someone else’s comfortable lifestyle sounds like a prison to me. I had a full-time job as a third grade teacher before diving into music as a career. The comfort of knowing exactly what my paycheck would be each month created a really great sense of security, especially for me as the provider of my wife and kids. For a lot of people, having that comfort and security makes them happy, and it’s living the dream. For me, the regular paycheck was great, but first and foremost, if I’m not doing music, I feel like something is wrong in my life. It’s what I have to do. So when it comes to a full time day job, I feel like a wild animal being kept as a pet – I’ve got food and shelter and my needs are technically being met, but I’m not made to just have my physical needs met. I need to do what I’m made to do. Yes, it means that there’s potential for hard times can hit in a financial sense, but I can’t begin to describe the fulfillment I feel in doing what I’m called to do. Plus, actually making a living from it when everything is going smoothly has been such a huge blessing and achievement.

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

I’m a Christian artist with Hispanic heritage, so I’ve been delving into the bilingual space of CCM and Latin pop music. By writing songs that touch Latin roots but also hit the Christian pop sound, I dream of bridging the gap between North and South America for Christian music. The songs are mostly in English, but with a sprinkling of Spanish and a feel that makes you want to move.

My latest single, “Life Goes On,” was added to editorial playlists on most major streaming platforms, which I’m so proud of. It’s been special to see the response to something different in the Christian music space, and with two new bilingual singles releasing this year, I can’t wait to see how this builds.

Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?

Yes! The book “The $150,000 Music Degree” completely changed my life when I was first starting music. It helped shift my perspective on who I was in regards to my audience. When you see a lot of bands or artists starting out their journeys, there’s this desire to look cool on social media, and it tends to translate into “You all are my fans, and it is your privilege to engage with me.” But this book totally helped me realize that people are so much more than numbers. Any supporter is a friend and the artist is the one who is privileged to have them. It completely changed response on social media, at shows, and also just the way I enjoy doing what I do.

Besides the artist and fan relationship, it also helped me reshape my set lists and performances, especially since a lot of my performances have been acoustic. One thing the authors are big on is that an acoustic show doesn’t have to be boring, and that made me realize I could put life into my shows even when I’m the only one up on the stage.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I want to provide music that millions want to listen to over and over, that makes them want to move, that sounds like something they’re not already hearing from other artists out there, and I want that music to be filled with Jesus. I want my kids to want to listen to Christian music when they get older, not because it’s the only Christian option, but because it sounds great.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.evan-egerer.com
• Instagram: @evanegerer
• Facebook: @evanegerer
• Twitter: @evanegerer
• Youtube: @evanegerer
• Other: TikTok: @evanegerer

Image Credits
Jordan Rubino