There is a lot of incredible talent out there, however, talent alone is not enough. Being a great singer does not matter, if you are not singing great songs. Having great songs will not be obvious to record executives if they are not professionally produced. Consistently performing those songs extremely well is essential.

Home is a place from which you can draw strength.

If you want to be a songwriter and place a song with a popular artist, then it's ok to follow the trends. This is mainly because many labels are afraid to take big risks on something that sounds too different than the status quo.

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

I have been exposed to most musical genres and have learned how to tackle them effectively.

Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.

Pressure is high and jobs are at stake. There is nothing wrong with having commercial music to pitch for those situations, as well as for ad campaigns.