Getting on stage, for me, was a huge thing when I first started. And back in high school, everyone was in rock bands and I was a singer/songwriter. It just seems kind of lame.

My world on the road always ends up feeling really small which is ironic because that's when I'm seeing the most places and meeting the most people!

My family was all musicians. We jam all the time.

There is also something exciting about the risk. Somewhere in me is a sadist that likes pain, I guess.

Education is one of the most important tools that you can give somebody.

I went from living with my parents, to being signed out of high school. I have never, not had a boss, or someone else responsible for me. It is really cool as an artist to have that freedom.

A lot of people can figure out the social media aspect of it, or the merchandising aspect, or whatever and get enough momentum to start a career. To sustain it, you have to keep writing and you have to keep creating.