Faith Belle on Authentic Songwriting, Nashville, and Finding Your Voice

In this episode of SoCal Soundcheck, I sit down with singer-songwriter Faith Belle to talk about her journey into music, the power of authentic songwriting, and the influences that shaped her sound.Faith shares how she balances a full-time career in finance while pursuing music, why she refuses to be boxed into a single genre, and how personal experiences have shaped songs like Just Believe. We also dive into her early musical influences, her connection to the legendary Bon Jovi story from her hometown in New Jersey, and the importance of vulnerability in songwriting.We also talk about the evolving role of social media for musicians, performing live versus studio recordings, and the incredible community of artists involved with Nashville on the Coast.Faith also shares the story of meeting one of her musical inspirations, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, and how that moment reaffirmed her commitment to creating music that is real, honest, and impactful.If you love discovering new artists, hearing the stories behind the songs, and learning what drives musicians to create, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.In This Episode We Discuss:Faith Belle’s journey from New Jersey to the Southern California music sceneBalancing a full-time career in finance with musicMusical influences including jazz, blues, and countryThe power of authentic songwritingHer song Just Believe and writing from personal experiencesThe Nashville songwriting communityWhy she left Nashville to create her own soundSocial media and the modern musicianThe importance of live performancesMeeting Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVoxThe community behind Nashville on the CoastWhere to Find Faith BelleFollow Faith Belle on social media and catch her at upcoming live performances. Her music is available on major streaming platforms, and she frequently performs with the Nashville on the Coast songwriter community.