We recently connected with Megan Alyn Brumlow and have shared our conversation below.
Megan Alyn, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
I knew that I wanted to be in the entertainment industry at a very early age. I started talking at 9 months old and by a year I was speaking in full sentences. The only thing that calmed me down as a child would be music. My parents would sing or dance with me as early as I can remember. When my younger brother was born I would sing him songs to soothe him. One strong memory is in the airport, I was singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland until someone would look over at me. I’ve been told I’ve always had a really nice pitch and was too embarrassed by the attention.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I asked my parents for an acting agent at the age of 9 years old. A few months before, I wrote my first Christmas song with my friend. My younger brother, dad and I were eating in the play area of McDonalds in Birmingham Alabama. “You see that couple eating over there, Mo?” my father asked me. I nodded then he proceeded to bribe me that if I sang to them he’d look into an agency. I was too nervous to go alone, so I somehow convinced my brother, Grant, who was 6 at the time to go with me. As I anxiously sang the song, he clapped off beat. I conquered my fear that day of singing to strangers. My parent’s never got me that agent, but that didn’t stop me from dreaming.
That strong feeling of expressing myself through lyrics and melodies enhanced as I got older. My younger sister, Grace Anne and I got into competitive dancing and that took up most of my time. I would spend 35+ hours a week practicing and the weekends were for competitions and conventions.
When I turned 16 I had a major break down due to mental health issues had to stop dancing, which was the hardest thing for me at the time because I planned to move to Los Angeles after high school like many of my fellow dance friends.
I had to find another creative outlet; that’s what I did. I got more involved in my high school’s acting class. Theatre became a huge part of my life. Growing up, I was always the shy, nerdy kid who didn’t have many friends. However, I seemed to fit right in finally. It definitely got me out of my comfort zone by making me aware of the third wall or how to express my feelings in other ways than dancing on stage.
That’s also when I started singing more. I recorded 13 songs that were written for me and got the privilege to perform at places such as a local coffee shop, The Vinyl, and Center Stage Atlanta. I started writing again my Freshman year of high school when I got my first iPhone and experienced my first ‘love’ who was in a band.
In 2019, I was jamming out on an organ with my brother, Grant and I shared with him how I wanted to professionally record my songs, this time the one’s I wrote. He thought that was an amazing idea, as he’s always encouraged me to go after my dreams. He connected me with one of his contacts and that individual decided to sponsor my next recording sessions.
After all the rewards and medals in dance, the thing I am most proud of is how strong I am. I’ve lost two incredible people in my life shortly after each other and stayed motivated by them. It took a lot of healing to be able to write about their passings, and how they impacted my life. They are my heroes and wanted to give back to anyone and everyone around them. I want to continue their legacies
I’d like my followers and listeners to keep fighting whatever battle is going on in their life. If I can make someone smile, and connect with others in the only way I know how, then I can feel fulfilled. This world could use a little more encouragement and compassion. One smile could go a long way.
I am gracious every time I step on stage here locally with my talented music friends. I want to do this for the rest of my life. Music is not only a calling, it brings people together by spreading love and light.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
My end goal is to start a nonprofit called the Charlotte Grant Foundation. I desire to touch lives of many by helping the helpless and showing kindness to people who might not have had any in their life. I have been blessed with so many friends, family and inspired by others, I hope to lead people in that direction as well.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
I was extremely anxious and quiet until my early twenties. I had this overwhelming fear of being rejected, and that I was never good enough. Sharing my gift with others requires me to step out of my comfort zone. I have met so many other talented people that inspire me to continue down this path of growth. I am gaining more confidence by going to places where I can sing my heart out; it is healing my soul. It is an honor to be around people who share the same mindset and goals. I aspire to influence and affluence others. A lot of my songs are personal and intimate, which has helped me cope through many different seasons of life. Everyone has a purpose, we must ask ourselves, how can I be of service?
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/meg.alynmusic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg.alynmusic/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC48fFVQiJNQ3oVFwnY0WlyQ
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/12Yk6QYBZad5dT5qa9nDRT?si=eJXg1pnBQN6w8GWtvfPEkw&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=b6b813efe20e4719 https://artists.apple.com/ui/promote/artist/ami:identity:27f2b4129ba81449aca18e76012f75f1
Image Credits
Most photos by Chelsea Babin Photography and the black and white one is by Dave Carroll.