Ep. 49: Singer & Songwriter Christian Gibbs on the Importance of Prioritizing Authenticity
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with singer songwriter Christian Gibbs. Christian discusses how he got into the music business, how he joined iconic 80s band Modern English, how he balances commercial pressure from record labels with his desire to create authentic music, how he uses music to help kids, and so much more.
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SHOW NOTES
The spark that led Christian to music [0:38]
Christian’s fascination with song writing [1:15]
Embracing the vulnerability that comes with song writing [2:33]
What inspired Christian’s early songs [3:23]
How Christian harvests his creative ideas and captures them within his music [4:45]
How the audience influences how Christian’s songs unfold [8:05]
Christian’s big break [9:21]
Overcoming the pressure associated with performing in front of a large audience [11:25]
Christian’s routine to be prepared when it matters most [15:12]
Why high levels of self-confidence are needed to succeed in music [18:47]
How Christian balances commercial pressure with being authentic as a songwriter [22:30]
How music is entrepreneurship [27:45]
How Christian continues to grow in his craft [29:39]
Why Christian starting working with Rock to Recovery [31:13]
Christian’s latest song [35:00]
Links
Christian Gibbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceegibbs/
Christian Gibb’s Website: http://cgibbsreview.com/cb/
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