Ignited

I love Nashville. You may be reading those words a lot, but seriously...this place rocks. The people are so stinkin' friendly and everyone talks about Jesus in natural conversations, UPON FIRST MEETING! That rarely, do I dare say Never, happened in Cali or in Vienna. My heart is dancing on the ceiling tonight. I just home from the Indie Connect Songwriter's Meeting and I met the coolest people. If you are a songwriter new to Nashville, Indie Connect is a fantastic way to begin building a songwriter's community.

I feel like everywhere I have lived I have found people who like music or enjoy playing it, but it was very rare that I stumbled upon people who truly felt that fire in their belly for music. As in- this is all I want to do...everyday...every moment. Well, those people own this place. The best part is, everyone I have met so far is open to co-write or play for each tother's gigs and just share music. In most places I have been, there seems to be a tendency for musicians to be in this unspoken competition with each other, which is so silly, because in reality- when we write together we push each other beyond where we are comfortable- and there lies growth. And, in growth lies better music!

I have been waiting for these connections and interactions and inspiration and nights like this for sooo long. I am so thankful!