Writing music obviously comes from being inspired by things, and big changes in your life, and relationships and growing older and being more independent.

I think it's important to make sure you learn and understand the business that you are in, but it's also important to not let that get in the way of your main focus.

You kind of gotta step back from your dreams and your passions once in a while, and kind of do something else for a minute so that you can come back to it with a fresh outlook, and be real inspired by something else, so you can give something back to your dreams and your passions.

Where I grew up, surfing was a way for people to celebrate their love and respect for the ocean.

For me I want to know everything that goes on with my business but at the end of the day I just want to live, experience, be inspired and create music.

I am pretty involved with everything that goes on, and overtime have learned a lot about the business side of things. I have an amazing manager, who understands the business really well, so he is a great teacher.

I hope to always be able to relate to my fans and be in the moment with the world and the community. I think as you gain popularity it's easy to loose touch and become disconnected.