Michelle Will

Go on…..have some fun!!!!

michelle — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:40:54 +0000

Getting to the point of performing where you don’t want to throw up just before you get on stage comes easier to some than others. I myself have always kind of enjoyed the limelight, but when push comes to shove have always feared the worst would happen to me on stage. But….something changed in me last Saturday. I was playing at a local Farmer’s Market and found myself focusing on all the sounds/people/activites around me more than on my music. I was on fire - interacting with the crowd, feeding off of people’s comments, dancing and singing along. It was honestly one of the most fun days of my life! I made a couple of mistakes sure, but it didn’t matter - I was relating to the crowd and having fun! So to all you performers out there with a crazy amount of fear of performing….just keep doing it! Your day will come when you are watching somebody else up there and you’ll think to yourself - I wish that were me up there and really mean it! You’ll be wringing your hands together in anticipation of showing the world all you got, instead of sitting in fear wondering why you ever agreed to do this show in the first place. Go on - allow yourself to have fun. In doing so you allow the audience to have fun too - and after all couldn’t we all use a little more fun in our lives?!

to deadline or not to deadline!

michelle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:16:07 +0000

Here it is late August and I contemplate the ending of summer and all its glorious fun! I had planned on writing and recording like crazy this summer, but it seems my family had other plans for me. With all the great people I’ve seen though and things I’ve done, I’m sure to have lots to write about over the next few weeks. There is one thing that I’ve learned about myself this summer - mostly that my best work comes when I’m not pressured to do it! Being in the teaching profession often means working with fairly strict deadlines - and even giving deadlines. That’s a tough one for me! Being a songwriter means that inspiration can come in the middle of the night, or not for months at all. Deadlines don’t always work for musicians…which is why we sometimes get a bad rap for being “lazy”. :) For the record I’m not lazy - I just want the music to be “perfect” before it’s released to the world. So for my wonderful, bright and very creative students….yes, I will be imposing deadlines on you (part of my job), but try to remember to keep your eyes open as you go through this life - you never know when a simple conversation can spark up the inspiration you need to write that great song that gives you goosebumps! Can’t wait to see you all in 3 weeks!

Michelle Will now available on CD BABY

michelle — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:16:17 +0000

Howdy friends, family and music lovers. An exciting development in the process of getting my songs out to the world is that everyone can now purchase my CD from CD Baby! The songs will be available for digital download soon but for now you can get a CD copy delivered straight to your door - dare I say it….just in time for Christmas. Sorry, but you don’t get a free set of ginzu knives…just great music.

I’ve been crazy busy teaching songwriting and english since Sept, but I’m really loving it. I’ve also been super busy doing lots of curriculum development and other administrative work for SASS (School Alliance of Student Songwriters). It’s a very exciting year for the program and I’m sure that we’re going to see lots of growth in the new year. I have a performance coming up in February too at my pal David Blair’s CD release party. I’ll have more details in January for y’all so make sure to come back often. Till then - be safe, have fun and go to CD BABY! Much love

How It Really Does Feel

michelle — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:05:51 +0000

I find it amusing/interesting that the lyrics to some of my songs mirror the things happening in my life - A LOT! I guess it’s no surprise really since the music I write is about things that are important in my life. Case in point: I just got back from a quick but exhausting trip to Texas to visit some family. One of the highlights of the trip was seeing my sister in law graduate with her nursing degree. She did this while parenting two young children and did the fast track program in just one year. I am so proud of her! As I was listening to How It Feels I quickly realized how much that song could have been written just for her - she agreed. When I wrote it, I was thinking about my friend who at the time was really going through a rough patch in her life and I wanted to write something to cheer her up, but that could also be universally understood. I’ve had several people tell me since its release that they listen to that track in the mornings when they need a boost. I have to say that it “feels” really good to know that while my songs have not made worldwide acclaim (yet!) there are a few people who really relate to the songs. As Martha would say….it’s a good thing!

New Web Site

michelle — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:12:31 +0000

Welcome to my new website. This launch coincides with the recent release of my four song EP which is the culmination of several years of hard work, and at the same time the beginning of an exciting new time! The first thing I have to do is to say thank you to all my friends and family who gave me all the support and love needed to make the music happen. Joel – where would I be without you – you are the reason I stay sane! To Beth Dunlop who is an amazing artist and who designed the artwork for my CD and this website. Don McLeod and David Blair – wow, what a blessing you are to me. Ali - you have given me many great ideas over the past couple of years and I thank you for being my sidekick! Thanks for believing in the music, the continuous support and the push when I need it. Here’s to many more years of great tunes!

I look forward to communicating with all of you and letting you know when my shows are and what I’m up to. Check back often for updates, pictures and life lessons. I hope that you will use this site to send me your ideas, thoughts, rants and most of all love. We could all use a little more of that. Everybody hang in there and work together to make things better.