There are a lot of people who talk about a formula for being able to start a fan base. But for me, it's been about songs and just being hard on myself as a writer, feeling like there is a purpose to it all.

When I deal with my struggles in my songs, I feel like most people are going to identify with my struggles because they are essentially dealing with the same things.

I write very personal songs. Subject matter is usually derived from some internal struggle that I am having.

I find that it is useless to worry about things I can't control and I can't control how many people come out tonight. All I can do is focus on writing the best songs I can write and performing the best I can perform.

I don't worry so much about whether people are buying my music or getting it for free.

In many ways my writing is like therapy. It is my way of dealing with things.

I get asked if I mind when someone burns my music. I'm just flattered that people want to.