Unlock Your Inner Artist (Transform life's moments into powerful songs!)


Weekly Newsletter 5.15.25

Unlock Your Inner Artist (Transform life's moments into powerful songs!)

Hi Reader,

Understanding that emotional intelligence is a skill we can develop reminds me of something my vocal coach once told me—that singing is also a learnable skill. For a long time, I saw myself more as a songwriter than a singer. But once I realized that developing my voice could make my songs even more powerful and emotionally resonant, I felt inspired to take that next step.

Like many people, I used to believe singing was purely a natural talent—you either had it or you didn’t. But that’s simply not true. I started taking weekly singing lessons in 2020, and I haven’t stopped since. Not only has it improved my vocal ability, but it’s also made songwriting easier and more intuitive. These days, songs come to me faster and more fully formed, and I now have the vocal technique to bring them to life in a way that truly honors the stories they tell.

I’ll be releasing some of these new songs soon in my upcoming artist Patreon launch. As many of you already know, my music is deeply personal—written from real-life experiences as a way to reflect and heal. And now, I finally feel ready to share them with the world in the way they were meant to be heard.

If you’re curious about exploring a similar path, I’d love to guide you through it. I’ve even created an Artist Roadmap to help you get started, no matter where you are on your creative journey.

To receive your free copy, just click the button below to schedule a complimentary one-on-one online mini-session with me, and I’ll send it straight to your inbox!

To your continued happiness and success,

~Andrea of BLB ✨💜🎶

P.S. No musical experience is required and all skill levels of musicians are welcome to book a free mini-session to learn more!

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