Meet Maryn Alyse

We were lucky to catch up with Maryn Alyse recently and have shared our conversation below.

Maryn , we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

It took me a long time to build up the confidence to feel comfortable on stage. I started playing guitar when I was 8, doing little showcases in front of other musicians and their parents—but I never really felt at ease. That started to change when I began taking lessons with Chris Sgammato. He pushed me out of my comfort zone constantly—whether it was making me sing and play guitar in a 12-piece band, play with other kids I didn’t know, or even just throwing me on stage without teaching me the song first. As scary as it was at the time, those experiences helped me feel safe on stage. They let me relax and eventually let my goofy personality come through.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m Maryn Alyse—a singer-songwriter who writes songs based on real events from my life. I’m also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the Maryn Alyse Band, which has a chill indie-rock, jam-band vibe. I love connecting with other musicians and creating real moments with the audience—and I definitely don’t hold back from being sarcastic and goofy on stage. Performing is where I feel most like myself. Right now, the band and I are in the process of recording and mixing our album, and we’re hoping to release a single by the end of 2025. We’ve been playing shows around Florida—mainly in St. Pete and Tampa—and we’re working on lining up some gigs in Gainesville and Orlando too.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

The three qualities that were most impactful in my journey were my motivation, having an open mind and allowing space for growth and change, and the ability to connect and network with other musicians. If you’re early in your journey, my advice would be to bring confidence and always stay open to new ideas—because they could turn into something even better than you expected.To develop or improve these qualities, focus on embracing change and trusting that you have the ability to handle whatever comes your way.

What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?

I think it’s important to be well-rounded and to put effort into improving areas that aren’t as strong. Even small improvements take time and dedication—and that process never really ends. That’s what’s so beautiful about it: we’re constantly working on getting better. Some of our strengths might come naturally and be easy to notice, but if we stop working on them, they can start to fade. I’ve learned that it’s important to always better yourself—whether it’s for someone you care about, your passion, or just for life in general. When I started the Maryn Alyse band, I made sure to keep working on my guitar skills, vocals, and especially my managing skills. That work has definitely paid off, but it’s never done. I’m still improving my management abilities (learning new things all the time), pushing myself on guitar (why not try something harder?), and continuing to work on my vocal range. This whole process of growing and improving has taught me a lot—and it continues to.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://marynalyse.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marynalyse_music/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16sKnYeLQU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarynAlyseMusic
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marynalyse_music

Image Credits

personal photo: Avery Mcclure (ajmcclure.jpg)
1st image: Phallany Burgess (phixatedphotography)
2nd image: Zephyniis Wharton (thecandorist.jpg)
3rd image: Alyssa (ar_photoss0
4th image: Avery Mcclure (ajmcclure.jpg)