We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Grace DeVine. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Grace below.
Alright, Grace thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
When producers or songwriters ask me for advice on getting started in their craft I tell them to find some good headphones, close their eyes, and listen actively to their favorite songs. What makes us love a song? What draws us in and keeps us interested? Maybes it’s the sound design of a certain synth that changes throughout the song, or maybe it’s a metaphor for a broken heart that hit specifically hard. You can learn a lot by listening to other people’s music!
I also think that a big part of learning the craft of songwriting is to just do it. Even if you don’t have ideas, it’s important to write as much as you can.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a songwriter, artist, and producer. I make a wide range of art-pop music, perform live, write for myself and others, and record and produce for clients who need help finishing songs or want background vocals.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
If your New Year’s Resolution wasn’t to support local/up and coming artists, well then it should be! Stream our music, buy our merch, come to our shows! It means more than you realize.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
When I write a song that I feel proud of, it’s like all the good chemicals in my brain form a tsunami and flood me. It’s really the best feeling ever. Also, when it comes time to release that song, it’s like what I imagine a mother sending her child to kindergarten feels like: pure pride and joy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/gracedevine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracedevinemusic/?hl=en
- Facebook: facebook.com/gracedevinemusic
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegracedevine
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2mqXtcZinXYTC1TZvJZjw
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00M3qh72XIfknqSvCE0N9O?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree
Image Credits
Kaitlin McMullen