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Who were your earliest musical influences that inspired you to become a musician ? My earliest musical memories are of Julie Andrews and Mike and the Mechanics , but when I was 12 , my friend ’ s mother was driving us to after-school sports and James Taylor came on the radio , and my whole world stopped . I knew I wanted to write songs that made other people feel how " Carolina in My Mind " made me feel in that moment . Tell us about your personal approach to songwriting ? When I write , I fully commit to going all the way with whatever song it is I ’ m writing . I ’ m in the room with myself , the Lord , and the idea . I ’ ll think about where it fits later . I just love the journey .
Any current plans for new music projects and getting out touring again ? I sure am . Some live dates and a LOT of new music in multiple spaces this year . I ’ m going to get to play my signature edition pretty incessantly . :)
If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting out in wanting to play guitar and start a career in songwriting and performing , what would it be ? Make the gift of music your friend , not your master . If you can do that , whether you ’ re able to work together for a season or not , you ’ ll have a companion for life .
This interview is from Martin ® : The Journal of Acoustic Guitars , Volume 12 . Use the QR code to read the full issue or visit martinguitar . com / journal
Bruce Adolph is the founder-publisher of Worship Musician magazine since 2003 . He also published Collectible Guitar magazine for several years and produces three different guitar festivals in the Great Northwest , where he lives with his wife , Judy , and dog , Winston .