Makinley Smith

"Take a Little Listen"

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When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?

I started performing in 4th grade when I participated in a local high school production of Peter Pan.

When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?

I am very new to the world of writing, but I have always had so much respect for songwriters that I wanted to see what it was like to write a song of my own.

How do you describe your style/work?

I love to tell stories through the songs that I write, and I accomplish that by using my own experience to create songs that are relatable yet still encompass everything I stand for.

What is most rewarding to you about writing music?

The impact that one little song can have on an audience is truly the most humbling thing I have ever gotten to experience.