ISC WINNER INTERVIEWS
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ISC 2018
2ND PLACE FOLK/SS
“It was pretty validating to have someone outside of my own immediate community affirm my abilities as a songwriter…”
FULL INTERVIEW
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ISC 2019
2ND PLACE AMERICANA
“I believe the recognition helped strengthen our resolve to continue down our path as writers & performers and was a bright spot for us in the bleakest of years…”
FULL INTERVIEW
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ISC 2017
1ST PLACE JAZZ
“When I heard the news, I couldn’t believe it. The joy rushed in at once and it took me a while to believe that it was a reality…”
FULL INTERVIEW
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ISC 2017
3RD PLACE LATIN MUSIC
“Art is an expression to communicate, to expose your insight feeling and thoughts; at the same time, art influences the world, the minds, the spirit. My art is my treasure…”
FULL INTERVIEW
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ISC 2019
1ST PLACE BLUES
“It was an honor to have the song recognized. I have a lot of respect for blues songwriters, past and present, and appreciate being able to contribute in my own small way…”
FULL INTERVIEW
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ISC 2018
1ST PLACE INSTRUMENTAL
“The biggest change in my musical journey that came about from becoming a winner was simply that it provided me with greater self-confidence as an artist…”
FULL INTERVIEW