Ep 64: ft. Eleri Ward on Songwriting Magic and Sondheim - a podcast by Leya Van Doren
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Eleri Ward is an actor, singer, musician, and songwriter originally from Chicago. She studied Songwriting at Berklee College of Music before transferring and graduating from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theater. Aside from theater, she also makes pop music and has released two EPs of original songs. Most recently she released a full length album of indie-folk Sondheim covers that she recorded in her closet and produced herself, which landed her a distribution deal with Ghostlight Records. You can listen to Eleri Ward on all streaming platforms.
In this episode we talk about her songwriting process, the importance of having an audience for an artist, why your art isn't about you, how she landed a distribution deal with Ghostlight Records, the power of Tik Tok, and the best way to make space for your creative magic.
Creative Resources Mentioned:
Caroline Polachek
Sarah Kinsley
Connect with Eleri:
Further episodes of The Creative Soul Podcast
Further podcasts by Leya Van Doren
Website of Leya Van Doren