ISC WINNER INTERVIEWS

GARRET VANDENBERG
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
TOWNE
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
HIROE SEKINE
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
MANUEL ALEJANDRO
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
JEFF SCHROEDL
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
ROBBIE MELVILLE
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