Join us for an inspiring conversation with B.D. Greer, a talented contemporary jazz artist. Born as Brianna Davis Greer, B.D. Greer hails from Wisconsin and has a profound love for music and theater, which led her to venture to New York City at just 18 years old.
B.D. Greer talks about her life in NYC and when she decided to embark on a new career path after feeling her self-worth diminish from not booking enough auditions. She also shares her challenges during the outbreak of COVID-19 and how she bounced back and rekindled her passion for singing.
Embracing her own voice and musical style, B.D. Greer considers herself a "vocalist," exploring jazz, contemporary, and blues with a newfound sense of confidence. Her performances are driven by the joy of connecting with audiences and witnessing their reactions to her music. Tune in to discover the incredible journey of B.D. Greer and witness her soulful melodies!
Episode Highlights
22:47 - But with my music, I mean, I think I just want to keep doing what I'm doing. I want to keep honing it in and just finding where exactly I fit or anyone wants me to be. I think we've talked about it. I really would love to just keep working with musicians, maybe be a vocalist for any new songwriters or musicians looking for a vocalist.
31:38 - My 13-year-old self, I would say learn an instrument. Study everything, I mean, from art, from your being a musician, a vocalist, dance, I mean, all of it. I mean, even if you don't think you're good at it, I think the more confident you are in yourself in life, I think you'll learn it quicker.
41:14 - When I was a kid, and because of my parents and they had such a variety of classic rock and soft rock, and just all of a mix, but my dad got me this jukebox that had about 10 cassettes of fifties and sixties, and that was all I ever listened to for years. So, that was always my style.
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