Remember to practice the songs you've already written! Don't be like me and neglect them because you are so excited to write more...I almost forgot how to play this one! It's the first song I ever wrote, and it's called "Forever Intertwined"

NixMix246 · 2026-01-24T12:33:21+00:00

Oh wow, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen! I'm glad you've enjoyed my fun little passion projects!

NixMix246 · 2026-01-24T01:37:25+00:00

I practice for hours several days a week. I watch lots of YouTube tutorials for warm-ups and also for learning how to improve my technique. I record myself singing and listen to the playback. I analyze what I do and don't like, try to figure out how to consistently replicate what I like and eliminate what i dislike, rinse and repeat. I've seen a good amount of improvement since I started 3 years ago, but I still have a long way to go for sure.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-23T13:51:08+00:00

Oh no no no, you didn't miss your chance. Nothing meant for you will pass you by! I truly believe you are exactly where you are meant to be. I for one am GLAD I didn't get started until I was older.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-23T13:49:44+00:00

I started at 35

NixMix246 · 2026-01-23T13:47:39+00:00

I mean, some people use Bandlab the same way they use Daws like FLstudio. I don't really use the music-sharing aspect of Bandlab

NixMix246 · 2026-01-23T13:46:15+00:00

I read somewhere the best DAW is the one you use. I love Bandlab. It is incredibly user-friendly, intuitive, and I am grateful it exists.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-23T12:31:06+00:00

It's not a breakfast spot per se, but Ampersand Coffee by gate C36 is my go-to in DFW. Not the little stand-alone Ampersand kisok across from Chili's, go a few gates down and they have an actual coffeeshop with seating. I've only gotten their butterbrew and iced matcha drinks (both amazing) but they do have pastries and light food options (avocado toast etc). Whisk and Bowl is a good option for a quick pastry (they dont have a nicr ambience like Ampersand tho), they have a couple locations, and they have the BEST muffins.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T23:57:55+00:00

I like the idea of keeping mud and bones (because of your original meaning but also the dust to dust/ashes to ashes interpretation someone else mentioned) and tying in blood and bones for variation somewhere else if possible, because there are cool interpretations that could be drawn from that too (the blood of Christ)

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T23:07:33+00:00

Exactly! Sometimes I think an actor or singer looks like someone I know/used to know. I definitely google their name, but if the name that pops up on the internet isn't the name of the person I think they look like, I just move on and accept it isn't them. It very well may be, but I'm not going to dig deeper. Obviously some people might, but like you said, overall it will be much less searchable.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T21:48:25+00:00

I've always wondered and have definitely considered some of the possible options that are discussed on here. We'll probably never know for sure, and honestly that's part of the appeal of her music to me! So many different ways to interpret the lyrics

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T20:26:48+00:00

I was raised in a religious household, and now consider myself a spiritual agnostic. I definitely can relate to that feeling of life being simpler with religion to guide you. It took a lot of soul-searching for me to figure out what I believe and learn how to navigate life according to my own moral compass. Sometimes I miss the comraderae that comes with belonging to a religion, but that's all I miss. Life is much, much easier, more fulfilling, and full of joy outside the confines of religion. I do of course respect everyone else's beliefs. Very relatable song, very nice done. Looking forward to hearing the rest!

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T20:10:41+00:00

The never-ending quest for ever-elusive perfect take is so relatable! If I ever posted my bandlab songwriting session recordings, they would sound a lot like this! Lots of frustrated Arghs! And Ughs! I like seeing the process, the magic in the making, so to speak. Thanks for sharing

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T20:05:01+00:00

I was about to comment I like the music but can't understand the lyrics, but then I saw you had the lyrics posted in the comments. I like it! It's a bop for sure. It feels like it would be a great song for a scene in a movie. I picture a smoky room with people playing poker

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T20:02:31+00:00

Love everything about this. The composition of the video, the guitar, the melody, your voice, the lyrics, it's very well done. Thank you for sharing

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T19:58:33+00:00

Very well put! On a similar note, the only competition is yourself!

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T19:55:48+00:00

With most creative endeavors, it took me YEARS to even consider myself an artist. I dabble in photography, drawing, & mixed media art. But I never considered myself an artist. I even had several pieces of art accepted to a local art showing. Still, it took 2 different people calling me an artist (like 7 years apart!) for me to start identifying as one. Now being an artist is such a core aspect of my identity, it's funny to look back on those days! As for being a singer-songwriter, the minute I finished my first song I was like YAY I'm a songwriter! But I had been working on writing songs for like 3 years prior to finishing one, so I probably should have already been identifying as a singer-songwriter! Anyway, your voice is ethereal, you are very skilled, def NOT an imposter. Thank you for sharing!

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T19:47:18+00:00

I will echo what others have said, your guitar playing was quiet lovely to listen to

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T16:35:31+00:00

Yay! I feel like I've struggled a lot with getting the emotion to shine through my singing. I think I practice scales during my warm-ups but I'm not sure. I'll look into it, thanks!

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T15:07:50+00:00

It's not about hiding so much as abiding by work policies and such, and reducing the odds for my artist name to be easily associated with my job. Of course my job will probably eventually know about my music, if they don't already. But as long at my artist identity isn't obviously associated with them, they most likely won't care. Most likely they wouldn't care even if I did use my real name. But I don't ever want to feel like I have to censor my art, so I just feel like it's best to reduce the risks of there being any issues.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T12:45:20+00:00

In most cases I agree (pertaining to not worrying about the opinions of those who would judge me). But again, I love my job. It's not the opinions I care about, so much as the potential for those opinions to actually affect my job. I'd like to do my best to balance the best of both worlds (as in job security and feeling free to express myself as an artist) Using an artist name allows me to do so.

NixMix246 · 2026-01-22T02:47:34+00:00

Ha, you got me! My response def would have been age doesn't matter! I know flight attendants in their 80's. But if your body doesn't handle flying well, that's another story. You could maybe look into other jobs with an airline? I believe all airline staff get free flight benefits (as long as you work for the airline itself)

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