Elijah is a man of so many talents that he shares with us and all, in so many ways. First and foremost he is an immensely gifted songwriter and we are blessed to call him our friend. He's also the host of podcast 'Songwriting for Songwriters' and has met much critical acclaim with his band 'The Gravity Drive'. We got into deep conversation about his path and the profound impact music has had on his own creativity and emotional wellbeing. His self awareness and his courage to make himself vulnerable in this setting with us, gifted us a wonder-filled exploration of his earliest musical memories (some REALLY early!) and his journey into songwriting as well as the heart that he has for mentoring other songwriters.

Unafraid to delve into the emotional connections that music has fostered in him, the challenges of navigating creativity amidst mental health struggles, and the role of vulnerability in his artistic expression, Elijah offers up the phenomenal songs that have saved him and speaks to how these tracks continue to make him feel.

He brings home how important the therapeutic power of music is and the significance of finding safety and neutrality in the creative process.

Music:

"Number 9 Dream" by John Lennon
"Daydreaming" by Radiohead
"Star Sail" by The Verve


Find =ELIJAH=

The Gravity Drive
Songwriting for Songwriters
The Songwriters Handbook

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• Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support
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