Duane Forrest
SINGER-SONGWRITER
Software and Technology
I am a singer-songwriter and multimedia artist from Toronto, Canada. My unique sound blending jazz, reggae, bossa nova, soul and smooth vocals draw on my experiences travelling the world, falling in love, and finding wonder in the joys and sorrows of a common human experience. Over the years I have toured in Canada, Europe, and Central America.
Aside from my innate drive to create beautiful things, I also have a passion for arts education.
In 2011 I founded The Genesis Community of the Arts, a registered Canadian charity offering music and arts education to marginalized children and youth in Toronto and Central America.
To have a feel of my music sound, check out my latest single Find Our Way
AM
- When I first get up I try to read a bit before opening my phone to the news, emails
- YouTube training videos on guitar skills, vocal stuff and music business videos
- Breakfast I always eat later on for some reason.
- Practice guitar for about an hour
- Light work out afterwards, usually go outside for a walk or bike ride
- Then head into lunch
PM
- Video game break and then a Netflix show
- After I get to Songwriting, checking out my notes on songs I’m working on. I write multiple things at the same time so I take breaks from songs so I can come back fresh
- I take a break to read
- Then I begin to go through my email responses
- Head outside for some air
- And then Dinner
- Keep writing, especially when you feel writer’s block.
- Travelling is where I get most of my inspiration and perspective. Travelling to old and new destinations are great ways to find inspiration for song ideas.
- If you can’t travel, do new things in your city, meet new people and hear their stories.
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