My Music Episode 663 - Skylar Herter

This episode of MyMusic introduces an artist whose journey into music feels both familiar… and refreshingly grounded.Skylar Herter joins Graham to talk about growing up surrounded by performance, creativity, and music — with a childhood shaped inside her mother’s theatre and dance school, and a natural pull towards singing from an early age. What unfolds is a conversation that moves beyond the usual “becoming a pop star” narrative.Skylar shares how her relationship with music has evolved — from early inspirations like Somewhere Over the Rainbow to writing her own songs, often drawn from personal experiences and everyday emotions. But what stands out is her perspective.Rather than chasing a single outcome, she talks openly about building a portfolio life — where music sits alongside teaching, photography, design, and creativity in its widest sense.In this episode, you’ll hear:How growing up in a creative environment shaped her approach to musicThe shift from “big pop star dreams” to a more balanced creative lifeWhy songwriting is more about understanding yourself than impressing othersThe difference between writing on guitar vs piano — and how it changes the feel of a songThe reality of creating in a world driven by social media (and how she navigates it)The story behind her latest release, inspired by changing friendshipsThere’s also a thread running through the conversation around creativity without pressure.Not everything needs to become a career.Not everything needs to scale.Sometimes it’s about building something that fits your life — not the other way around.A thoughtful, honest conversation with an artist who is still early in her journey, but already clear on what matters.🎵 Listen now and discover Skylar Herter