Airen Templeton

First of all I would like to say that anyone who has not seen it ought to buy "The Secret" DVD from their local bookstores or order it online. It is dramatically changing my attitude. Checks are coming in the mail, and I am itching to write songs out of joy, rather than desparation!I started singing in the car, harmonizing to the songs on the radio. I had no idea that harmonizing would be my "in" to singing.While in college, I had an artist friend from California, Melissa Baker. Mel was playing one of her originals for me, and stopped abruptly mid-song when hearing the harmony improv I was singing."You're singing with me" was all it took for me to be inspired to learn to play the guitar. I started to watch my friends play in 2000 and by 2001 I had written over twenty songs!In 2001 I recorded "The Black Notebook". Without any background music, but just my voice (harmonies included) and guitar and djembe, I was able to capture my determination to "do it for myself". I am a self-taught singer, drummer, and guitar player.The music is simple, anyone can hear that. But I just wanted a simple tune for all the words I had to say at that time.I took a break from the music to start a family. I have two boys, ages 3 and 1. Now that the little one is walking, it's a bit easier for him to listen to me play my guitar rather than want to be held most of the time.I am now in Tennessee again, and it feels GREAT! I found a place called the Acoustic Coffeehouse, and I just love it! It's a wonderful music venue for me. All originals on Tuesday nights has been dreamy! Life is picking up, and getting more and more fabulous every day. My dreams are truly coming true!!