Second Verse

🎙 Second Verse – Because it’s never too late to make music.Are you an indie artist or creative dreaming of a second chance at your music career? Second Verse is the podcast that celebrates independent musicians, singer-songwriters, and artists who got started—or started again—after a more traditional career.Join host Becky Boyland, a singer-songwriter and music branding expert, as she interviews indie artists who prove that success isn’t just for the young and major-label backed. Each episode dives into real-life stories of artists navigating their second verse in music—overcoming fears, finding their audience, and making their creative dreams a reality.💡 What You’ll Get:✅ Inspiring stories from independent musicians who took the leap✅ Actionable tips for pursuing your music career at any stage✅ Branding and marketing insights to grow your audience✅ Motivation to finally take that next step toward your dreamNo matter where you are on your musical journey, Second Verse will

Second Verse is a music podcast hosted by Becky Boyland, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Becky Boyland hosts Second Verse, a music show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  What If Your Sound Was Inside You the Whole Time? Michael Isaak Went to Egypt to Find Out

  Apr 28, 202655 minS2

  <p>Michael Isaak on Arabesque Folk, Diaspora Identity, and The Carpet Maker</p><p>Host Becky Boyland interviews Los Angeles–born Egyptian American musician Michael Isaak about his journey from church hymns, Arabic classics, and early FL Studio production to creating a new sound he calls “arabesque folk.” After making indie folk influenced by Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, a first trip to Egypt at 19 sparked deeper cultural immersion; he brought home an oud, later transferred to Columbia University, studied Arabic language and Arab music history and theory, and joined the Arab Music Ensemble. Michael shares how experimenting and jamming helped...

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  Episode #14

  She Played Piano on 9/11—From a Psychiatric Hospital in Manhattan: Prin's Many Verses

  Mar 31, 20261h 11mS2

  <p>Prin’s Second Verse: From 9/11 Hospitalization to Wellness-Centered Music Production</p><p>Host Becky Boyland interviews New Jersey-based music producer, author, and educator Prin, who began playing piano by ear at age three, worked as a paid musician by 15, and built a thriving NYC gigging and composing life while at Fordham. After graduating in 2001, untreated bipolar disorder and substance abuse led her into a free inpatient case-study program at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, where she was hospitalized on 9/11, prompting a renewed commitment to mental health. A back injury halted performing for years, shifting her into counseling, education, an...

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  Episode #13

  Multiple Selves, Meditation Music & Midlife Reinvention: Sophie Bickerdike’s Second Verse

  Feb 3, 202650 minS2

  <p>Embracing Multiple Selves: A Journey into Music with Sophie Bickerdike</p><p>In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland welcomes Sophie Bickerdike, an indie artist who shares her journey of exploring multiple musical identities under different names. Sophie talks about how she started creating music out of necessity during COVID for her yoga studio and evolved into producing meditative tracks, healing frequencies, and experimental sounds. She discusses the challenges of coming to music later in life, the joy of playful experimentation, and the power of finishing small projects. Sophie's story is an inspiring reminder that it's never...

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  Episode #12

  When Creativity Finds You: Adriana Douglas on Reinvention, Nashville, and "The Artist’s Way"

  Jan 27, 202657 minS2

  <p>Embracing Creative Renewal: Adriana Douglas' Journey from Corporate to Artistry</p><p>In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland welcomes music artist and creative guide Adriana Douglas, who shares her inspiring journey from a decade-long corporate career to rediscovering her childhood dream of becoming a singer. Adriana discusses the pivotal moment when she embraced her artistic identity, the impact of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way in unlocking her creativity, and her recent move to Nashville to immerse herself in a vibrant artistic community. Along with practical advice on navigating the music industry, Adriana emphasizes the importance of...

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  Episode #11

  Wintering: How Kathi Fran Reclaimed Her Voice After Life’s Hardest Seasons

  Jan 20, 202656 minS2

  <p>Rediscovering Purpose Through Music with Kathi Fran</p><p>In this episode of Second Verse hosted by Becky Boyland, we meet Kathi Copans, who creates under the artist name Kathi Fran. Kathi shares her inspiring journey of growing up in a musical home, navigating the ups and downs of life, and finding her way back to music and songwriting after illness and loss. This conversation covers a range of topics including the evolving definition of success, the healing power of music, and the importance of kindness in the creative community. Becky and Kathi also discuss the challenges and rewards...

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