I've been writing seriously for around thirteen years now (though not songs). I started with poetry and spent the last decade studying rhythm and rhyme in order to write picture books for children. Song writing came about as a natural progression, particularly as I have always sung (and have had professional training in the past). I use a keyboard and ukulele to write my songs, but I sing the melodies first as the tune often pops into my head along with the lyrics.
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Influences
Carole King, Dolly Parton, Elvis and Barbara Streisand.
Genres
Country, Christian Praise/Worship, R&B
Instruments
No Instrument