Author Archives: Kaisie Alba

Capture the Beginning: Nurture Your Child’s Talents

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kaisie Alba

If you want to know what else you can do to nurture your child’s talents besides the normal and so very important cheering (‘you can do anything you put your mind to’, ‘way to go, honey’), do this: Capture and … Continue reading →

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One of my struggles

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Kaisie Alba

I think one of my struggles with songwriting, or more specifically cowriting, is follow-up and finishing. As I review the past year, I see that I need to be quicker at follow-up. Just had to share that with ya’ll so … Continue reading →

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Andy Grammer Land

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

Lately, I’ve been asked some random questions, like ‘Who’s your favorite songwriter right now?” and “Who’s your favorite singer?” and “What mood are you in?” and “Where were you?” and “What’s your favorite place to vacation?” And my answer is… … Continue reading →

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Tyler Glenn from Neon Trees critiqued my song

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

Yes, you heard me… rockstar Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees) was on the critique panel at the Soundcheck Series all-day event when I played my song!  He was with Ryan Tanner (Ryan Tanner on Twitter), local genius, and Mary Beth Maziarz who … Continue reading →

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Ben Cooper Quote on getting inspiration

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

“When you’re at the crossroads of calling it a day or checking the creative mailbox for inspiration, always get the mail.”   Ben Cooper, at Soundcheck Series

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Interview With Ben Cooper Who Wrote Grammy-Nominated Songs

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

A few days after I met Ben Cooper at the Soundcheck Series workshop in Salt Lake City, I asked him for an interview.  He graciously accepted.  His answers show me why he’s grammy-nominated: 1. Knowing what you know now, what … Continue reading →

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Ben Cooper brought to you by Soundcheck Series

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

Wow, Soundcheck Series does not cease to amaze me!  We spent last Monday evening with Grammy-nominated Ben Cooper from Nashville TN.  His topic was about the hows and whys of co-writing.  He was insightful, genuine and gracious. He shared ten … Continue reading →

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My Story Part 1

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

So, it all started, according to my mom, that while in the womb, she sang in the church choir. From then on, I was in choirs and taking piano lessons during my formative years. When I was 12 I remember … Continue reading →

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I finally sang at Pat’s BBQ (for the first time)!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

This is part of the journey… it took me nine months to work up to this. It was so much fun. I love to sing… I’m almost even good at it! My husband (of 16 years today:) put a deadline … Continue reading →

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Soundcheck Series Expo: April 2011 in Sundance

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Kaisie Alba

I know a first blog post should be about who I am and why I’m writing… but there are too many other things to write about. I went to the Soundcheck Series last Saturday.  What an amazing event!  I met … Continue reading →

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