Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Years Old
Vocalist, Songwriter, Instrumentalist

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""I've seen fire and I've seen rain""

BIOGRAPHY

James Miller is a singer/songwriter from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Growing up in Titletown, USA, he grew up in a family that exposed him to many different musical genres, but mainly country, folk, and rock. Throughout his life so far, he has adapted an interesting mix of heartland rock, r&b;vocals, and deep roots songwriting.

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Folk, R&B, Rock

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / saxophone / vocals

INFLUENCES

James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Steve Perry, Garth Brooks, Sam Cooke, John Denver, Chris Cornell, Don Henley, John Mayer, Seal, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen

DAY JOB

Student

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in getting a record deal

I WRITE:

When I have time

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody

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