Indianapolis, Indiana
38 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Composer, Instrumentalist

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"And memory plays tricks on us, the more we cling, The less we trust And the less we trust the more w"

BIOGRAPHY

Scott is a singer/songwriter/worship leader based out of southern Indianapolis. He came up through his home town’s school music program loving all styles of music and jazz in particular.

After a four year stint in the U.S. Army; Scott’s life of faith went into high gear and he began performing as part of his church’s worship team as a guitarist and vocalist.

Scott writes music about life and faith. Not just writing happy songs; but writing about struggle, loss and failure. The songs being the 1st step of a conversation instead of being the conversation itself. “A three minute song with two verses, a chorus, and a coda is just not enough to convey all the wonderment of life. These songs are just a springboard for more meaningful conversation between me and the listener. A conversation that happens at shows, on the Internet, and anywhere else you can find me.”

Scott writing is influenced by artists like Steven Curtis Chapman, Nichole Nordeman, Derek Webb, Shaun Groves, Chris Rice and Hillsongs United.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Pop, Christian, Folk

Contact

Booking: 317-412-2197
Administrative: Scott Wilder

INSTRUMENTS

bass / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / keyboard / synthesizers / vocals

INFLUENCES

Steven Curtis Chapman, Nichole Nordeman, Derek Webb, Shaun Groves, Chris Rice, Hillsongs United, The Eagles, Glen Phillips, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nickel Creek, Alison Kraus & Union Station

I AM INTERESTED IN

in pitching songs to artist

I WRITE:

It's my second job

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

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

Pat Tyer - He Sets the Captives Free: Producer, Arranger, Backing Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Drum Programming Living Hope Church - Elbethel Live: Electric Guitar and Acoustic Guitar

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