There's a weird period of learning how to play guitar where your fingers are constantly messed up a handful.

I took piano and drum lessons when I was young, and took a lot of choir classes in high school. Beyond that I just play by ear and learn as I go.

Even before I started writing songs, that was one of my goals to be a writer, and I still have that goal. I've just gotten sidetracked.

There are no rules or certain methods. I usually start with the guitar or piano and sing melodies over the chords. The lyrics seem to be born out of that, and the fact that it's still a mystery to me is my favorite part.

On tour I'm finding out that I am half gypsy, 40% vagabond, and 10 house cat.

You have to have a vision and know that it's worth seeing it through. Other than that, just be true to your heart.

I started writing when I was 17. I got an acoustic guitar for my birthday after I discovered Bob Dylan and James Taylor.