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Crafting a Musical Journey: Steven McDonald's Return to Songwriting
In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky welcomes songwriter and lawyer Steven McDonald from Edinburgh, Scotland. They explore his musical journey, starting from his early influences in a musically rich family to his pandemic-driven return to songwriting. Steven shares insights on balancing his legal career with his music passion, the significance of physical music formats, and the value of perseverance. With his debut album Songs About Love, Steven illustrates how meaningful music can be created in life's second act. The conversation emphasizes the importance of pursuing passions without regrets, fostering a supportive community, and the diverse avenues available for indie artists.
Connect with Steven McDonald:
https://linktr.ee/stevenmcdonaldhttps://www.tallboyperformingarts.co.uk/https://instagram.com/tallboyperformingartshttps://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/steven-mcdonald-songs-about-love-lp-cd-dl-pre-orderSponsors:
Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint
Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)
Featured Song:
”Songs About Love” by Steven McDonald, written by Steven McDonald. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Timestamps:
00:00 Teaser: Steven McDonald Interview
02:03 Welcoming Steven McDonald
02:11 Early Musical Influences
03:44 Transition to Law and Return to Music
04:18 Songwriting During the Pandemic
07:25 Current Projects and Album Promotion
09:23 The Vinyl and CD Resurgence
16:43 Musical Influences and Mentorship
19:23 SPONSOR: Attitude Creativity
20:44 SPONSOR: Singing / Straw
21:41 Balancing Music and Law
37:34 Advice for Aspiring Musicians
41:28 Conclusion and How to Support
43:42 Coda
45:26 Featured Song: "Songs About Love" by Steven McDonald
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