From Law to Lyrics: Steven McDonald's Music Renaissance

https://youtu.be/o1OxfMM-rIcCrafting a Musical Journey: Steven McDonald's Return to SongwritingIn this episode of Second Verse, host Becky welcomes songwriter and lawyer Steven McDonald from Edinburgh, Scotland. They explore his musical journey, starting from his early influences in a musically rich family to his pandemic-driven return to songwriting. Steven shares insights on balancing his legal career with his music passion, the significance of physical music formats, and the value of perseverance. With his debut album Songs About Love, Steven illustrates how meaningful music can be created in life's second act. The conversation emphasizes the importance of pursuing passions without regrets, fostering a supportive community, and the diverse avenues available for indie artists.Connect with Steven McDonald:https://linktr.ee/stevenmcdonaldhttps://www.tallboyperformingarts.co.uk/https://instagram.com/tallboyperformingartshttps://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/steven-mcdonald-songs-about-love-lp-cd-dl-pre-orderSponsors:Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprintSinging / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)Featured Song:”Songs About Love” by Steven McDonald, written by Steven McDonald. Used with permission. All rights reserved.Timestamps:00:00 Teaser: Steven McDonald Interview02:03 Welcoming Steven McDonald02:11 Early Musical Influences03:44 Transition to Law and Return to Music04:18 Songwriting During the Pandemic07:25 Current Projects and Album Promotion09:23 The Vinyl and CD Resurgence16:43 Musical Influences and Mentorship19:23 SPONSOR: Attitude Creativity20:44 SPONSOR: Singing / Straw21:41 Balancing Music and Law37:34 Advice for Aspiring Musicians41:28 Conclusion and How to Support43:42 Coda45:26 Featured Song: "Songs About Love" by Steven McDonaldStream all the released music from Second Verse any time! Add the official Songs from the Second Verse Podcast playlist to your Spotify now! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lPUAY9uBYVVg9fmy03Bj3?si=5211c2db80334285Starting your own podcast? Sign up with Captivate to host your show today! https://fas.st/t/ZHbLxEpe (affiliate link)

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