Sally Louise, a singer-songwriter from Rochester, NY, shares her musical journey from her early days encouraged by her family, through her high school discovery of opera, to her eventual pivot towards songwriting and recording. Despite the initial dream of becoming an opera singer, challenges at the Eastman School of Music and the pandemic led her to reassess her path. Sally Louise turned to songwriting, a passion from middle school, leading to the creation of her first album. Facing unemployment, she fully committed to a freelance music career, embracing the ups and downs with gratitude and determination. Throughout, Sally Louise emphasizes the importance of finding one’s niche, the joy of creating music that resonates personally, and the necessity of taking breaks to recharge creatively. Her story underlines resilience, adaptability, and the continuous search for fulfillment in the music industry, marking a focus on songwriting and future releases.

Find Sally's music and sign up for vocal lessons here: https://www.sallylouisesings.com/

Listen to her brand new single, "All He Does is Smile" on Spotify & Apple Music and watch the music video right here! https://youtu.be/__xO2AgQ7f8?si=TiWS5ZJ_vPrfvsgY

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