A good song can be produced in several different genres.

Write great songs that sound amazing if sung and played on the piano or acoustic guitar. Always encourage sing-alongs! Be prolific! Say "Yes" to new collaborations because you never know where it could lead.

Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.

Music is cyclical and as an artist and songwriter, you need to be able to predict what trend is coming next.

The people who come out on top in music business have persistence. It is key! Fall down seven times; stand up eight. It takes a lot of courage and an unwavering belief in yourself and your abilities.

My goal is to always contribute a part of myself to my music that will result in it sounding authentic, timeless, and real. I feel that this truly comes across in my new album, which is in the Rock genre.

I have to say one of the lessons I learned is to always be prepared.