We recently connected with Georgia Barge and have shared our conversation below.

Georgia, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

I first knew I wanted to pursue a professional path in music when I was deciding on where I wanted to get my undergraduate degree. With that said, I knew long before then that music was the most special and unifying form of communication. In middle school, my friend and I decided to put a set of music together to play at one of the local retirement homes in my area. While we were there, we were asked to visit one of the oldest residents who couldn’t speak. We played one of his favorites, “Amazing Grace”, and I will never forget the smile on his face. I had always been incredibly passionate about music and I knew I wanted it to continue to be a part of my life once I left high school, but I think a part of me was scared to make the jump. I think that secretly, I knew long before I let myself believe it. I have always felt at home when I’m playing music, whether that be on a stage in front of an auditorium of people, or alone in my room with just my acoustic guitar. It was around the time when I began to think about my next steps after high school that I seriously considered a professional life in music. I knew it would be difficult but I was also sure that it was what I loved. Ultimately, I believed it would be so much harder knowing ten years down the road that I chose a path that simply seemed easier at the time rather than the one that brought me joy and purpose. Now, having studied music at the University of North Texas for a year and a half, I’ve never been so sure of the decision I made back then.

Georgia, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am 20 years old from Kansas City, Missouri, and I began my involvement in the music industry around the age of nine, and I started to perform professionally during my middle school year. I began singing and quickly started to accompany myself on piano and guitar. Now, I play professionally around venues in Kansas City and the DFW area where I am during the school year. I play at both public and private events, and I truly love venues of all kinds because they create such different atmospheres as a performer. This past October, I headlined with the UNT Four O’Clock Lab Band as the vocalist at the Texas State Fair, and I frequently play in smaller piano bar venues. I think that having the range to not only execute in both types of environments but also enjoy them comes with experience and comfortability in my own abilities. I am a believer that pride should come from within oneself rather than from external validation, however I find myself constantly driven by the stories of those who have found inspiration and joy through my music. This past summer, I competed as Miss Kansas City 2023 in the Miss Missouri competition, and it warmed my heart to hear from the younger girls in my life who looked up to me.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

I think that ultimately, we can all support artists by keeping an open mind and seeing the beauty in imperfection. In a world where artificial intelligence and unattainable standards are becoming so easily attained, it has become far too common of practice to pass up genuine performance, with all of its hiccups.

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

What’s driving my creative journey is my mission of inspiring other young musicians who have doubts about themselves and their future in the music industry. It most definitely takes hard, a lot of grueling practice, and occasionally a humbling performance to see success, but it all starts with a little hope in yourself and your dreams. You have to be your own biggest cheerleader or you’ll only go so far.

Contact Info:

• Website: georgiabarge.com
• Instagram: georgia.barge
• Facebook: Georgia Barge
• Youtube: Georgia Barge