The things I see every day inspire my sound and lyrics, like certain people and situations that stick out in my mind. There are also certain musicians I love whose music and styles inspire me.

I used to play violin, but I wasn’t very good! I’m starting to learn guitar.
BIRDY

Guitar Play Violin
I think it was when I was 12 when I entered a singing competition. I sang my own original song for an audience of 1,000 people.
BIRDY

People Song Thinking
I wanted to give people a taste of my own music through the sound and style of my covers.
BIRDY

Giving People Style
My town’s quite small and you kinda recognize everyone when you see them, so I definitely get funny looks from people.
BIRDY

Looks People Towns
It’s quite hard to have your mom as a teacher – it’s like, she’s not necessarily a “real teacher” for me. But she’d always teach me to really hear the music, and develop my ear, and to try and hear the harmonics of the piano. That was the main thing.
BIRDY

Mom Real Teacher
The things I see every day inspire my sound and lyrics, like certain people and situations that stick out in my mind. There are also certain musicians I love whose music and styles inspire me.
BIRDY

Inspire People Style
I love Adele and Lykke Li. I also listen to classical music as well.
BIRDY

Classical Music Wells
I’ve never spoken to Bon Iver, but I would love to. I’m a huge fan!
BIRDY

Fans Huge Spoken

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