Bella Popa: Turning a Dream into a Full-Time Job

How do you go from busking on the Seal Beach Pier to becoming one of the most talked-about artists in the Temecula music scene in just five months?In this episode of SoCal Soundcheck, host Brian Jensen sits down with singer-songwriter Bella Popa to talk about her musical journey - from a musical-theater-inspired homeschooling childhood to building a social media following of over 35,000 and writing her debut album.In this episode, we discuss:Growing up immersed in music and musical theater Teaching herself piano and guitar • Moving to Temecula and finding her place in the local music scene The realities of being a working musician The power of authenticity on social media Why song selection, stage volume, and dynamics matter at live gigs • Hosting open mic nights at Cougar Winery Writing and releasing her debut albumBella also opens up about songwriting, faith, and how artists can grow by staying consistent and building real connections.Follow Bella Popa: Website: https://bellapopa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellapopaofficial/If you're in Temecula or the surrounding area, catch Bella live at her Wednesday open mic nights at Cougar Winery - and don’t miss her album release show at Crush & Brew on March 20th.