Edward Channing is mostly a Pop music singer-songwriter that hails from Massachusetts. He believes that there are some things that come along that influence him which for me can range from Duke Ellington to John Lennon and so forth. Edward sees his music as roots with a twist.
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/edward.channing
What Musical Genre Do You Feel Best Describes Your Music And How Would You Describe Your Sound?
Pop music, mostly. I am a singer-songwriter so there are some things that come along with that such as influences which for me can range from Duke Ellington to John Lennon and so forth. I see my music as roots with a twist.
How Did You Get Your Name? Is There A Story?
An ancestor who was a Harvard scholar named Edward Tyrrell Channing and I just happened to be next, I guess.
What Are or Have Been Your Musical Influences?
The Beatles and my Mom.
What Are You Working On Now? Any Future Collaborations We Can Look Forward To?
I am now working with my publicist to get songs around with the idea of making a video to go with a single that will be released around the holidays I think I also just got signed to a publishing deal.
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? What Is Your Plan Of Action?
I want to win a Grammy and I am working on that every day at the moment.
What Is Your Favorite Track To Perform Live and Why?
"Heal Your Heart" because it is written for and devoted to my late mother.
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
The decision to go all in and make music my future and my life.
Whats Your Typical Songwriting Process?
I'm not going to tell you that here, but I look forward to revealing all the tricks and secrets that I can when we get together!
How Has Social Media Influenced Your Career As An Artist?
Can't really say.
What Are Some Tracks and Artists Currently On Your Playlist?
I like everything but I don't have any current favorites. I don't much of a chance to be a fan because my job is to write music every day. I love me some Tame Impala, though. Some of my favorite singers right now are Sam Cooke. Andy Shauf, Nat Cole, Hugh Reynolds, and Joni Mitchell.
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
I worked as a real estate broker and before that I was a tennis pro.
Any Advice For Young People Men or Women That Want To Succeed In The Music World?
Write music every day and practice the guitar and piano. If you have a band, you don't need talent from every member, you need to write songs every day and stay together for 5 years; you will get a deal. An original sound is the most important thing and your commercial songs will come from your original sound, not the other way around.
What Would You Change In The Music Industry If You Were A Top Music Executive?
Access to music education. Remember when Motown put all their artists in theory class?
How Do You Feel About Originality?
I didn't invent it, but... I think the most important part of your identity as a recording artist is if the song sounds like you, no matter the framework.
Is There Anything Else We Should Know About You Or That You Would Like to Add?
Probably.
