Yanni Burton Singer/Song Writer

What advice would you give a person who wants to sing, write music and play one or more instruments?

Just do it! There’s nothing to hold you back except yourself, don’t worry about what anyone else is doing or saying, because trust me, they are not doing what you are able to do it! So many times I’ve held back new songs, or performances because I was worried what people would think. Months down the road id release it and it would be a total success. Long story short, we are our own worst critic, get out there, have fun and create!

Do you have words or a mantra you live by that helps you when things are tough or just having a bad day? Mine is simple: “Smile, it could be Worse”, but I find it to be true no matter how bad things get. What is yours and where did it come from?

You are spot on. I have a similar vibe/ mantra. When I freak out, or complain or just have a bad day, I try to center my thoughts and remind myself that I am already in such a privileged space being able to create and share music, and that’s all I need to remember to get back on track. So in essence, we have very similar thoughts that we live by!