Welcome to the May 2023 DOUBLE ISSUE of Living. Loving. Growing. online magazine!
In my humble opinion, this is my most exciting issue yet! Not only do I have another BRAND NEW SONG to share (“The Mountain”), but I also have behind-the-scenes content from my long-awaited return to a PROFESSIONAL RECORDING STUDIO. It’s been five years since my last professionally produced EP. I never imagined it would take this long to get back at it, but somehow the timing feels just right because there is finally a studio here on St. John! I could not be happier and can’t wait to show you what I’ve been up to.
Wishing you all the best,
Erin Hart
IslandGirlMusic
Brand New Music – The Mountain
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
BRAND NEW MUSICComin' at ya... (Video)
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The Mountain
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
I am thrilled to share another BRAND NEW SONG reveal this month!This children’s album concept really got my creative juices flowing. After such a long stretch without completing a new tune...
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One Foot In Front of the Other
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
Once I’d booked the studio time, I had a few weeks to make the first round of important decisions. I started by answering these three questions:...
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Find Your Own Pace
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
When I first reached out to Allen, I explained my hope to record in a way that would allow me to create both an acoustic and full band version of each song. To accomplish this, he recommended recording to a click track....
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Learn From Those Who’ve Been There
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
I have already loved working with Allen Clapp, and this is only the beginning! There is so much more to come on this project, and hopefully many more in the future. He’s been part of the professional music scene for quite some time and I’m excited to learn from him....
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Don’t Be Afraid To Stop
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
My schedule has been overwhelming this year. It was entirely my own doing, but it became increasingly apparent that something had to give. I spent a lot of time meditating on solutions...
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Enjoy It All As You Go
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
The entire two-day experience at Coral Star Studio was fantastic, but the second day was made even more amazing when my friend Hillary was able to join me. The intention was to have her there to collect content and catch all those good “behind the scenes” moments....
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A Lot to See Along the Road
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
It feels like such a big deal to be back in the studio. It would be easy to let that experience trump all the other highlights of the last two months. However, there were many other magical moments in April and May, as well. It’s important to me to celebrate them too....
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Song Download: Teddy’s Song (BBH Version – Guitar)
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
This is my second attempt at recording in my apartment and I’m pretty pleased with the result. It’s a tricky process and I’m still learning the ropes. The most complicated element is noise pollution. My apartment is tiny and sound proofing isn’t really an option...
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Good For a Giggle
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
“Good for a Face Palm” might be more accurate for this month’s tale.After working out all the kinks in the click track process, we sat down to record my guitar for “Endless Summer State of Mind.” This one was going to be easy!...
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Never Boring: May 2023 Soundtrack
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
Another lifetime ago when people still made mix tapes, someone close to me explained that music was the soundtrack to our lives and he didn’t want my soundtrack to be boring...
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Track Highlight
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
Although children have never been my primary target audience, it is entirely commonplace for them to engage with me during a gig. Sometimes that’s because their parents bring them up to the mic. More often...
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Tools and the Takeaway
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
For the time being, “The Mountain” is going to be my go-to “tool.”My not-so-secret weapon for moving confidentlyin the direction of my hopes and dreams...
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Feb/Mar 2023
"HIGH NOTES" (DOUBLE ISSUE)After a somewhat rocky start to 2023, I’ve had a substantial string of “High Notes” over the last month and a half. Several weeks in a row jam-packed with amazing friends visiting...
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Jan 2023
"SMILE FOR THE CAMERA"This month’s issue gets up close and personal with a video blog series. I share some of my personal history with mental health and the ways my path to healing has provided tools I...
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December 2022
"CONVERSATIONS"Day to day “Conversations” so often happen in passing, leaving little lasting impact. Words are exchanged in the moment without much thought (if any) given to them after the fact. But...
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November 2022
"BEACH+BIRTHDAYS"Last month’s predominantly visual magazine presented a handful of technical challenges, creating the need for an intermission before moving forward with my video collection of Italy and...
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October 2022
"FINAGLE'S LAW"Finagle’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will – at the worst possible moment.” I consider myself an optimist who doesn’t typically give mind to the laws of Murphy and Finagle, but this...
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September 2022
"REFLECTION" I always think that the slow season will offer me ample downtime to press reset. Then I inevitably fill every available second away from St. John with activities, leaving little time for...
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August 2022
"AWARDS + ACCOLADES"It happens often that situations in my life end up connected in ways I couldn’t have orchestrated. August went a bit sideways when I tested positive for Covid. I’d had exciting travel plans...
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July 2022
"BUSINESS & PLEASURE"I am a big believer in “Mixing Business & Pleasure.” Doing work that brings me joy is the key to staying motivated and avoiding burn out. I find it particularly thrilling when I get to...
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June 2022
"TEACHABLE MOMENTS"Some moments (or months) are more challenging than others. For me, June was one of those times. Some of it was self-induced. Some was outside of my control. None of it was significantly...
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May 2022
"RANDOM THOUGHTS"This month contains a mixed bag of stories and “Random Thoughts” that have surfaced over the last several weeks. A little bit of this. A little bit of that.I’ve spent the majority of May at...
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Past Song Downloads
All the previous song downloads in one convenient location!
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Brand New Music – The Mountain
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
BRAND NEW MUSICComin' at ya... (Video)
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The Mountain
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
I am thrilled to share another BRAND NEW SONG reveal this month!This children’s album concept really got my creative juices flowing. After such a long stretch without completing a new tune...
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One Foot In Front of the Other
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
Once I’d booked the studio time, I had a few weeks to make the first round of important decisions. I started by answering these three questions:...
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Find Your Own Pace
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
When I first reached out to Allen, I explained my hope to record in a way that would allow me to create both an acoustic and full band version of each song. To accomplish this, he recommended recording to a click track....
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Learn From Those Who’ve Been There
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
I have already loved working with Allen Clapp, and this is only the beginning! There is so much more to come on this project, and hopefully many more in the future. He’s been part of the professional music scene for quite some time and I’m excited to learn from him....
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Don’t Be Afraid To Stop
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
My schedule has been overwhelming this year. It was entirely my own doing, but it became increasingly apparent that something had to give. I spent a lot of time meditating on solutions...
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Enjoy It All As You Go
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
The entire two-day experience at Coral Star Studio was fantastic, but the second day was made even more amazing when my friend Hillary was able to join me. The intention was to have her there to collect content and catch all those good “behind the scenes” moments....
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A Lot to See Along the Road
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
It feels like such a big deal to be back in the studio. It would be easy to let that experience trump all the other highlights of the last two months. However, there were many other magical moments in April and May, as well. It’s important to me to celebrate them too....
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Song Download: Teddy’s Song (BBH Version – Guitar)
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Feature | 0 Comments
This is my second attempt at recording in my apartment and I’m pretty pleased with the result. It’s a tricky process and I’m still learning the ropes. The most complicated element is noise pollution. My apartment is tiny and sound proofing isn’t really an option...
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Good For a Giggle
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
“Good for a Face Palm” might be more accurate for this month’s tale.After working out all the kinks in the click track process, we sat down to record my guitar for “Endless Summer State of Mind.” This one was going to be easy!...
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Never Boring: May 2023 Soundtrack
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
Another lifetime ago when people still made mix tapes, someone close to me explained that music was the soundtrack to our lives and he didn’t want my soundtrack to be boring...
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Track Highlight
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
Although children have never been my primary target audience, it is entirely commonplace for them to engage with me during a gig. Sometimes that’s because their parents bring them up to the mic. More often...
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Tools and the Takeaway
by IGM | May 31, 2023 | May 2023, May 2023 Monthly | 0 Comments
For the time being, “The Mountain” is going to be my go-to “tool.”My not-so-secret weapon for moving confidentlyin the direction of my hopes and dreams...
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Feb/Mar 2023
"HIGH NOTES" (DOUBLE ISSUE)After a somewhat rocky start to 2023, I’ve had a substantial string of “High Notes” over the last month and a half. Several weeks in a row jam-packed with amazing friends visiting...
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Jan 2023
"SMILE FOR THE CAMERA"This month’s issue gets up close and personal with a video blog series. I share some of my personal history with mental health and the ways my path to healing has provided tools I...
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December 2022
"CONVERSATIONS"Day to day “Conversations” so often happen in passing, leaving little lasting impact. Words are exchanged in the moment without much thought (if any) given to them after the fact. But...
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November 2022
"BEACH+BIRTHDAYS"Last month’s predominantly visual magazine presented a handful of technical challenges, creating the need for an intermission before moving forward with my video collection of Italy and...
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October 2022
"FINAGLE'S LAW"Finagle’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will – at the worst possible moment.” I consider myself an optimist who doesn’t typically give mind to the laws of Murphy and Finagle, but this...
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September 2022
"REFLECTION" I always think that the slow season will offer me ample downtime to press reset. Then I inevitably fill every available second away from St. John with activities, leaving little time for...
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August 2022
"AWARDS + ACCOLADES"It happens often that situations in my life end up connected in ways I couldn’t have orchestrated. August went a bit sideways when I tested positive for Covid. I’d had exciting travel plans...
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July 2022
"BUSINESS & PLEASURE"I am a big believer in “Mixing Business & Pleasure.” Doing work that brings me joy is the key to staying motivated and avoiding burn out. I find it particularly thrilling when I get to...
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June 2022
"TEACHABLE MOMENTS"Some moments (or months) are more challenging than others. For me, June was one of those times. Some of it was self-induced. Some was outside of my control. None of it was significantly...
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May 2022
"RANDOM THOUGHTS"This month contains a mixed bag of stories and “Random Thoughts” that have surfaced over the last several weeks. A little bit of this. A little bit of that.I’ve spent the majority of May at...
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Past Song Downloads
All the previous song downloads in one convenient location!
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