Interview with Sharon Marie Cline
Sharon Marie Cline is a Jazz singer and song-writer.
Why did you want to be a professional musician?
Music is what I meant to do and share. I have a voice. I love the platform that professionally sharing my gift supplies me.
What inspires your music?
Anything that touches my heart. Nature, a conversation with a close friend, a romantic experience, a disappointing experience, A beautiful dreamy environment, the ocean.
What things get you in the mood to write songs or do lyrics come spontaneously?
The ocean, sitting quietly creating the space and lyrics just do land.
How do you want your music to affect people?
To touch their hearts. To inspire a memory or a dream.
Do you test out your songs before releasing them? How do you do this?
I try them out on gigs before I record them. If the audience responds well, if the music flows and the song is communicated well, then I know it is ready to be recorded and then released.
How do you prepare for a gig?
Get good night sleep, stretch, Vocalize, take a walk, do hair and makeup and have alone time before I go onstage.
What is your favorite song that you've written?
Sugar On My Lips
What are some ways that you promote yourself?
Social Media: Instagram and Facebook and TikTok. And I have a mailing list. I send out a weekly newsletter that I call - Sunshine in Your Mailbox
What would you say has been the biggest challenge of your career?
Not having an agent. So, I book all mu gigs. It is hard to be the "seller" of your talent.
What have been your favorite places to tour?
Paris, London, and California.
Are there advantages to being an independent musician?
The advantage is that I am in control of the details of my career.