I’m speaking with Canadian singer, songwriter, keynote speaker, school and business workshop facilitator, sailor and most recently rower. Over the course of his career, he has created multiple programs that expanded his audiences, helped him get widespread media coverage and allowed him to use his songwriting, recording and producing skills. Let’s find out exactly what he has done and what he is doing now.
[02:39] Lowry talks about transitioning from playing concerts, coffeehouses, house concerts and festivals to creating a hugely successful songwriting program for elementary schools.
[09:00] After writing hundreds of songs with kids in the school program, he made a CD with 18 of those songs. Here he talks about that recording.
[10:16] After writing over 450 songs in the schools, Lowry transitions his program to work with businesses and organizations. He talks about that program.
[13:12] Lowry shares how meaningful it was working with non-profits, businesses, towns, and community organizations.
[14;25] He shares how these programs allowed him to have a bigger presence in the communities than he did while doing regular concerts. He talks about the community response and how it broadened his audiences and media reach.
[17:12] We discuss how taking on new challenges prompted another journey into creating a keynote speech and how his thirst for learning inspired yet another income stream and new opportunities to reach new audiences.
[20:30] His latest venture also includes a Friday afternoon zoom gathering called Power Hour. He shares the details.
[23:16] Lowry segues into his newest program, PowerSongs-part coaching, part affirmational songwriting and completely transformational. Check it out.
[28:25] We talk about finding great coaches to learn the new things that will move you forward in life and career.
[29:45] Lowry has constantly sought to improve his skills as a songwriter, producer, facilitator, and presenter. He talks about rising to meet new challenges to up his game.
[31:25] Here he offers a piece of inspirational advice for other artists.
And now it’s your turn to review your gifts and see what else you can do to expand your offerings to your clients and audiences. How else might you use your talent to begin to chase joy in your life and bring joy to others?