ABOUT ME
This Is My Story
Rowan found his start in music at a young age when he would sing with my many brothers and sisters around the house in the southern San Francisco bay area in a town called Morgan Hill near San Jose.
From there, Rowan became classically trained and did many old fashioned songs and a few broadway style ones. In addition, Rowan listened to many power pop, pop/R&B, and alternative songs that were on the radio or relatively well known for indie artists. Lastly, I joined a choir in Junior College.
Later on, when Rowan became a Christian at the age of 18, he started listening to Christian music on Pandora such as The Afters, Relient K, Switchfoot, Britt Nicole, Toby Mac and many other artists. Rowan was very inspired by the lyrics and these artists’ constant positivity when faced with life’s challenges.
After going to college, making friends, and reading the new and old testament and understanding a better way of life, Rowan discovered that something was missing. Rowan was missing that purpose that has always been on his spirit. Therefore, Rowan decided to join a worship team at his church and also a choir hosted by an addiction recovery center he was working for, whose focus was Christian Contemporary songs.
After a while, Rowan wanted to share his own story. Rowan’s life has been characterized by many trials, failures, yet constant encouragment and courage in the face of difficulty. Rowan has discovered that life is not meant to be lived alone, but must be lived interdependently with others.
Around 2019, just before the pandemic, Rowan started to write songs during temporary work he was hired for. Since then, Rowan has tried to make the songwriting dream a reality. Thanks to a couple studios and a community called Song Chasers, Rowan has been able to start pursuing this God-given dream to write songs that many people will likely beneift from.
Excellence in Classical Vocals
At the age of 18, Rowan received a certificate of excellence in classical training for completing their course at the Morgan Hill Academy of Music (which is no longer here).
Worship Team for 3 Years
In late 2017- early 2021, Rowan was on the worship team at Family Life Christian Center (Now Family Life Church) as a singer and usually helped with the choruses and harmonies.
2 EPs and A Few Singles Released
After much trial, error, and overcoming perfectionism day by day, Rowan has written 2 EPs and a few singles. Rowan’s personal favorites are “Root that Strengthens Me” and “Worth Fighting For.”
The Top 3 Things You Should Consider Listening to My Music
#1
Overcoming Mental Health Struggles
As a child, Rowan struggled with trying to fit in with the world and trying to find meaning in life without God. Ultimately, Rowan fell short. However, all people are made in the image of God, and every person has a unique identity and self that matters. rowan’s music is here to remind you that you can be yourself, that everyone needs forgiveness, and that everyone needs community to grow in independence and connection (interdependence).
#2
Honesty and Integrity is the Best Policy
Everyone has made mistakes, and when a person keeps making them they often feel unwanted, isolated, or disconnected. Sometimes people also feel this way due to their family of origin, or problems in society. However, what people can do is be honest about their needs, feelings, and actions so that they can be empowered in difficult circumstances. In Rowan’s music, he tries to reflect these values because everyone needs a space to be vulnerable and grow.
#3
Honoring Boundaries in Relationships of all Kinds
Everyone longs for love, and most long for marriage. However, in society boundaries have been blurred between the sexes and young people end up feeling rejected, confused, and insecure. However, honoring the title of a relationship, its responsibilities, and its inevitable failures and humanness can do a lot to restore common ground, decency, and understanding between all types of people. In Rowan’s music, he trie to reflect these values in the real life struggles he’s faced.
Collaboration – Reasons to Work Together
1) Mutual growth for beginner or intermediate songwriters
2) Help with any Logic Pro projects you have when you’re stuck
3) Help with any projects you need vocals with