We were lucky to catch up with Sophia Humbert recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Sophia thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

My parents have been my biggest supporters ever since I told them music was something I was interested in. I was around 9 years old when I sang ‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele for them in a different room because I was too nervous to do it in front of them. They immediately recognized music was something I was passionate about and asked if I wanted to take guitar/voice/piano lessons – all of which I did. By the time I was 12-13, I was playing a 2 hour gig at one of my local coffee shops.

My parents are not musical in any way, yet they have been so open to learning how to navigate the music industry with me, which is something I am so grateful for. They have been investing in me since day one and continue to nurture my talents and aspirations. Not many aspiring artists can say that, so I will never shut up about how fortunate, how grateful, and how lucky I am to have two incredible parents supporting my journey.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Sophia Humbert, I’m 21 years old from Anthem, Arizona and creating/performing music is my way of understanding myself and the world around me.

However, up until 4 years ago, I was convinced I would never be a songwriter. I always told myself I was just a singer who could play instruments. I discovered singing around 9 years old when Adele was all over the radio. She was one of my first musical inspirations – specifically the song ‘Rolling in the Deep’. I loved how powerful her vocals sounded and how that song made me feel. It was like a switch went off in my brain and I knew music was what I was meant to pursue after hearing her. So, I learned guitar first and started performing at little showcases my guitar teacher would put on for her students. By the time I was 12, I had about 2 hours worth of music learned and I’ve been a gigging musician ever since.

In my first semester of college, I wrote my first song – and not even because I wanted to, but because I had to for a songwriting class. My whole life I’ve had this major block when it comes to writing and I think it’s because I struggle with believing what I have to say is something others want to hear. Fortunately, thanks to that songwriting class, I have discovered that songwriting is a huge part of who I am now. I graduated college in May and now am focused on releasing my own music for the first time – hopefully within the next few months (woo!!). I feel like I have found my voice as not just a singer anymore, but as an artist. Over the past year and a half, I have been consistently posting on Tik Tok sharing covers, originals, and lifestyle videos and have amassed a following of 67K. Building an audience has been so rewarding and exciting and I love getting to know the people who take interest in my videos. Social media is a weird space sometimes, but has been a great tool for me to express myself.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative is the feeling of connection – to life, to other people, to emotion. Being a human is beautiful, but it is a STRUGGLE sometimes and music is one of those things that we all can find comfort and enjoyment in. When somebody tells me that my music made them feel something, or that they resonate with the story, it makes my entire year.

How did you build your audience on social media?

About a year and a half ago, I had 600 followers on Tik Tok and decided I was going to post a video every single day and see what happens. It was very slow and frustrating at first and I felt like literally no one was listening, but I kept doing it. Eventually, I reached 1,000 followers and started doing live streams where I would perform originals and take requests from people who would tune in. Live streaming is a great tool, especially on Tik Tok because of the amount of people it can bring in. So I constantly went live, kept posting, and now I have 67K followers. But, aside from all of the technical stuff, my biggest piece of advice is to be authentic. I’ve experimented with different forms of content, but what feels the best to me is simply setting my phone up against my water bottle and recording me and my guitar for a minute. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s authentic and that is what draws people in. People can feel when something is ingenue – so you just have to find what works for you and be consistent with it (:

Contact Info:

• Website: https://sophiahumbert.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiahumbert/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiahumbertmusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophiahumbert
• Other: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophia.humbert

Image Credits

Aaron Schottenstein
Neil Schwartz