Vulnerability, Song Form, and the South African Music Industry with Don Calya

03/06/23 • 41 min

Sierra and Don go deep on the art of songwriting, discussing vulnerability, song structure, and form. Don also sheds light on the unique South African music industry compared to the global landscape. Tune in for insightful conversations and fresh perspectives.

South African born, Australian raised alternative pop artist Don Calya has built a solid underground foundation through her creative music genre and her strong performance skills. She is unapologetic for her confident ways and moves differently within the industry. She desires to leave a unique impact stating, "I aim to be a voice for the youth and my generation, creating a legacy that can give access and opportunities to those who can’t afford to live their dream.”
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Entrepreneurship, Valuing Your Time, and Women in the Music Industry with Erin McLendon

Sierra and Erin pull back the curtain on the music industry, sharing their insights on balancing a hectic schedule without going up in flames. Tune in as they discuss their real experiences as women in this business, from the challenges they've faced to the inspiring moments that keep them going. It's a candid and insightful chat that you won't want to miss!

Erin McLendon is a walking, talking poster child for “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” She believes in love, magic, frolic and play, and she dreams BIG! Her childlike outlook on life is not only a quality that defines her quite nicely, it is the combination of her wit, wisdom and love for humanity that is equally endearing.
The young singer/songwriter from Durham, NC is a 2012 Belmont grad that earned her Bachelor's of Music degree in Commercial Voice (with an emphasis in Music Business); Erin knows her business and she continues to “study” music as an extension of her personal and artistic growth. She divides her concentrations to pursue her own ambitions and pursuit while teaching voice to other young hopefuls who share the very same passion to perform.
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Healing through Music, the Benefits of Age, and Writing Your Own Script with Jayne Trimble

In this episode, Sierra and Jayne have a candid conversation about Jayne's healing journey through music, the artistic advantages of age, the charm of dogs as muses, and the unconventional method of songwriting through channeling, among other intriguing topics.
Jayne Trimble is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, engineer, producer and founder of World Peach Records. Also records as OXLIP, her music has been described as haunting, feministic, metaphysical poetry music, and designed to say 'Fuck You' in the most ethereal way possible.

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