Turning Everyday Moments into Songs

   

          Sometimes you have to uproot your life to pursue a career that brings you happiness.  Four years ago Waxahachie, Texas native Trevor Brooks did just that when he made the move to Nashville.  He enrolled at Belmont University where he earned a Music Business degree.  “I actually started playing music pretty late in life.  Not till I was in college did I get my first guitar and start writing;” Brooks said.

                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.

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