Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Michael Booth. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Michael, thanks for joining us today. If you could go back in time do you wish you had started your creative career sooner or later?

Sooner. I was always afraid of what people would think. To be honest I didn’t think I was good at music, I was my biggest critic, putting myself down constantly. There was a long period of time where I wouldn’t even look at a guitar or sing along with the radio because was afraid, but then it hit me a couple of years ago. “Screw it.” I got things weighing down my heart and mind. I need to get it out.

Michael, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I just honestly fell into it. I had note books full of writing that I was doing nothing with, I had maybe three or four guitar lessons when I was 11, and I just started playing and realized I felt lighter after doing so.

I don’t really know what to call it. Not musician, I’m not nearly skilled enough for that title. Singer/songwriter? Maybe. I just know I love it. It’s a rush when you figure out the lyrics after hours of playing with it. Sitting back and just feeling amazing. Like, holy shit I did that. I created something and it isn’t half bad. Or when someone says “dude, that was good. You killed it.” My chest fills with pride.

My main goal for people who follow or listen; is to make them forget about their day, or remind them of whatever emotion they wanna feel. I also really wanna start debates, I want someone to say “you listen to this guy, he’s pretty good.” I want someone to disagree with that and start a conversation about music. I feel like everyone just agrees with each other these days.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The relief I get from playing. It’s literally amazing. All the guilt, anger, resentment oozes out of me and I feel ten times better. It’s the best therapy in the world.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

My whole life I watched every man in my family work. Sun up and sun down. Doing bullshit jobs to survive. I’m guilty of it as well. Working jobs just to make it week by week. They never gave themselves a creative hobby or lifestyle. My father loved music, he’s the one who I get my musical taste from, he’s a hell of a story teller too, but he never gave creativity a chance. That’s the biggest lesson I had to unlearn, don’t fall victim to the hustle. Money will come and go, but stop and do something creative for yourself, follow the stupid dream, because you’ll look back and regret it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://m.soundcloud.com/booth252
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superflytastic/