Turning Everyday
Moments into Songs
His
daily routine of praying, working out, and writing and practicing paid off in
the summer of 2015. Brooks released his
first EP titled, Lonely at Its Finest. “The inspiration for my lyrics comes from
actual moments in my life. My ups and
downs. I’m very emotional, so I channel
everything I can into my songs,” Brooks said.
His soulful vocals resonate on each of the five tracks on the
compilation. Recording his own music has
been a goal from the start. “The
experience was absolutely terrifying but overwhelmingly beautiful and
accomplishing,” Brooks said. Cutting the
EP in a studio and working with professional musicians was a moment he’ll
cherish forever.
According
to Brooks, the three attributes someone needs to become successful include;
dedication, vulnerability, and authenticity.
“Never ever ever ever let someone tell you you’re not good enough. We are constantly learning and growing and if
we let someone else tell us when to stop then we’ll never live to our fullest,”
Brooks said.
In a
crazy town like Nashville, it can be hard to balance family and friends with
music obligations. “I let it all
intertwine the best I can. I think if
you prioritize them, then you’ll end up lacking somewhere inadvertently.” Brooks adds, “Family and friends should
influence your creativity.”
Brooks
has certainly made the most of his time in Nashville thus far. He takes every lesson learned to heart. The one that impacts his music the most is,
“The art of putting real emotions into songs and being vulnerable,” Brooks said.
Check
out Trevor Brooks’ website for news and upcoming shows (starting in January)
at: http://trevorbrooksmusic.com. Lonely
at Its Finest is available on iTunes.
Follow on social media:
Facebook: @TrevorBrooksArtist
Twitter: @JTrevorBrooks
