We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Luke Beling . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Luke below.
Luke , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. The first dollar you earn is always exciting – it’s like the start of a new chapter and so we’d love to hear about the first time you sold or generated revenue from your creative work?
In March of this year (2024) I received an email from my sync agency, THINK Music, stating that the music supervisor for Grey’s Anatomy was wanting to feature my song, To Never See the Light, in an upcoming episode. I remember a strong feeling of validation- in the sense of hard work truly does pay off.
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.
I am an author and singer-songwriter. I’ve written stories and songs for most of my adult life (about 20 years). It wasn’t until COVID (2020) when I decided I wanted to pursue writing/songwriting as more than a hobby. My hope, for listeners and readers, is to impart something honest. My debut novel is set to be published by Vine Leaves Press in October and the first single for my second full length album will be out in July.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
I love Kurt Vonnegut’s quote on practicing art: “Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly is a way to make your soul grow.”
This is the most rewarding aspect for me as an artist- that I get to know myself better through every new project and that I grow in the process.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My goal or mission on my creative journey is to simply be honest in my art- in the way I see and process the world and my expression of that. My hope is that readers/listeners would feel connection because of this honesty.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lukebeling.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/luke.beling/
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/lukebelingmusic
- Twitter: @BelingLuke
- Youtube: @lukebeling
- Soundcloud: Luke Beling
Image Credits
Jorge Luis Perez