Wendy Starland Quotes

Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.

Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.

My strength is in my ability to be versatile.

No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are.

Home is a place from which you can draw strength.

The people who come out on top in music business have persistence. It is key! Fall down seven times; stand up eight. It takes a lot of courage and an unwavering belief in yourself and your abilities.

As a new artist you should ignore trends at all costs.

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

A good song can be produced in several different genres.

I have to say one of the lessons I learned is to always be prepared.

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

I would describe my style of songwriting as classic. I learned very early on and have stuck to the core principles of song structure regardless of which genre I'm writing in.

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.

Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.

In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.

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

I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges has forced me to recognize my own inner strength.

Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.