Meet Will Sims

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Will Sims a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Will, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.

I developed my confidence and self-esteem through years of struggling with depression. I used music to channel my emotions and get through the hard times, but people have become increasingly numb to the struggles that the people around them are facing. I often feel alone in my struggles, but I have managed to survive my lowest points with help of music. I am lucky that I have the ability to write and work with incredible producers and musicians to help turn my pain into something beautiful. Years of being lucky enough to do this has made me confident as a songwriter and of my place in the world.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I am a singer and songwriter and I just released my 5th Studio album titled ‘Do You Feel Alive?’ This album was 10 years in the making (a project that was woven between my previous 4 albums) but it is a group of songs that I’m incredibly proud of. In addition to writing and recording my own music, I also do videography to help present my music in a visual medium. I have filmed several music videos for my own music, as well as some videos for some of my friends bands like Skitzo Calypso and Old Eastern. I have also been hosting songwriter showcases to help local songwriters network and give them a place to play their music. I am also touring year round to promote my music, playing everywhere from Connecticut to Louisiana.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Songwriting and playing guitar have been two very impactful and fulfilling skills that I have continued to develop. But a big part of my life has been Martial Arts. I did Tae Kwon Do for about 20 years and it has helped me develop a lot of great qualities like integrity and perseverance. I am currently doing Muay Thai for fitness and stress relief.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

I am always open to collaborating with fellow singers, songwriters, and musicians to create very meaningful and powerful songs and compositions that will hopefully resonate to listeners all over the world. I have been lucky to work with some truly incredible producers to give my songs the highest possible quality. I’m always open to exploring working with players with unique and interesting styles to present my songs in new and interesting ways.

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Image Credits

Photos by Steph Cincinnati, Amy Fanton, and Colton Merwin

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