After presenting my song at singing class last month, I was really bummed. I took a huge step outside my comfort zone, tried lots of new things and put myself out there. But I guess somehow it didn’t translate into the video, or wasn’t perceived like that by everyone and one of the feedbacks that I got, was that it was a missed opportunity.
Continue reading “Sängerschmiede Part 6 – “Kann I sein””“Neue Wege entstehen beim Gehen” – Original Song
As you all know, I mainly write in English. I do however like a good challenge so I thought I should try myself on a German song again.
Continue reading ““Neue Wege entstehen beim Gehen” – Original Song”“Why Would you compare that?” – Original Song
A little warning ahead – this song might not be for the easily offended or the faint-hearted. So proceed with caution.
Continue reading ““Why Would you compare that?” – Original Song”“The Rain” – Original Song
I really enjoyed the latest songwriting sessions with my husband Greg. He has a background in writing so I feel like he really brings an interesting set of skills to our sessions. “The Rain” is by far my favorite song that we did together and I hope you enjoy it just as much.
Continue reading ““The Rain” – Original Song”“On my Way” – Original Song
On my Way is a song that I started writing a couple of months ago. Well actually I came up with the chord progression and melody for the chorus somewhere in a hotel room.
Continue reading ““On my Way” – Original Song”“Dance with me” – Original Song
Hey lovelies, hope you are ready for another fun, animal song. I’ve been on holidays together with my husband, and somehow we both were in songwriting mood. As you probably know, we’ve been writing “Executive Realness Monkey Business” together and our recent collab includes animals as well. But there’s a bit more to the story of the song.
Continue reading ““Dance with me” – Original Song”“There were no lights to tell us where to go” – Original Song
As you all know, I’m a huge Amanda Palmer fan. Last weekend she started a songwriting contest and of course, I had to enter it. There’s also a back story as to why she started the contest:
Continue reading ““There were no lights to tell us where to go” – Original Song”The Road to Oslo – Part 5 My First Performance on Main Stage
Last weekend it finally happened – my first performance on main stage at Oslo Ukulele Festival. If you’ve read the whole series about the Road to Oslo, you already know what got me here, so I just want to focus on how it went now.
Continue reading “The Road to Oslo – Part 5 My First Performance on Main Stage”The Road to Oslo – Part 3 Practice and Prepare
I know it’s been pretty quiet around here in the last couple of weeks. This was due to working a lot, travelling and of cource practicing and preparing for my first big gig in Oslo.
Continue reading “The Road to Oslo – Part 3 Practice and Prepare”“Empty Shell” – Original Song
“Empty Shell” is a new song I wrote a couple of weeks ago. Its very personal and comes from a place of hurt and despair. I’ve been having a bit of a hard time lately. The feelings of not being good enough, of being an imposter and knowing nothing about what I’m doing have been taking me hostage.
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