Meet Ella Beyer

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ella Beyer.

Hi, Ella; thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up in a very musical family– my mom is a singer/songwriter, has albums out, and has songs in shows like Dawson’s Creek, and my dad is a touring drummer (Christopher Cross, Melissa Etheridge, Wilson Phillips). Therefore, every breakfast pancake was served with a side of Carole King’s “Tapestry” or Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” spinning in the background. When I was in first grade, my dad went on tour all over Europe for a month, and my mom decided to take me out of school and have our family all on the road together. This was an important musical and life experience because of the different cultures, great musicians, and people surrounding me. One day, I was in Morocco; the next, I was in Rome. While the days were spent sightseeing, every night we went to my dad’s shows, so each day always ended with music. I would fall asleep in different time zones but with the pulse of a song in my chest. These experiences made me fall in love with music– seeing how the crowd connected with the words and the beat every night. I knew I had to do it, so I started writing and performing my songs in elementary school! I’ll be a musician for the rest of my life.

Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Looking back, has it been easy or smooth in retrospect?
If it were a smooth road, I wouldn’t have any songs. I believe that the central part of songwriting is going out and living as much as possible, which will cause scapes, scars, and bruises. In the last year and a half, I have struggled with my mental health. I am so thankful to my close friends and family, who have been very supportive and have helped me get the proper guidance with therapy. Last year, I went to a creative arts group program where I learned art therapy, music therapy, psycho-drama, and more. It made me realize that music is not only a recreational or listening activity but can also be healing for the soul. Some of the best songs are born from the most challenging times– music is my friend, healer, and oxygen.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
What sets me apart from others is that I tell it like it is in my music– I’m not afraid to tell a story and not have it have a happy ending to it or admit that I messed up and hurt someone. I feel like in the mainstream music world; there is a large victim complex where artists sing about how much their ex screwed them over. It’s also essential to shed light on how you could have done better in situations and that many things that happen are in the grey area. When I point my finger at some of my songs, I do it with humor and storytelling. I’m really into writing gut-punching, clever, visual lyrics that take the listener on a journey. And I love performing live and reaching people right there.

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memory is when I was six years old at my dad’s show in Rome, and the artist he played for (Christopher Cross) was opening for the Beach Boys. I got lost backstage and randomly ran into a room with a giant veggie tray. When my mom found me, I had eaten the entire thing. It turns out that it was the Beach Boys’ dressing room, and I had eaten all of their food while they were performing on stage. I will never forget the horror in my mom’s eyes, but luckily, it’s something I can laugh about now! I also loved going to my mom’s shows in L.A., and she would bring me on stage to sing one of my songs–I got the performing bug then, for sure!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellabeyermusic
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/ellabeyermusic
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-beyer-40340a238/
• Twitter: @ellabeyer5
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/ellabeyermusic

Image Credits
Ella Beyer
Nate Haiden – Leather jacket in the field photo.