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I struggled with the pressure of having the successful record after the first record. Second album syndrome. I'm living proof; it's very real. It was like a psychological battle to be creative. I used to never feel pressure to be creative; it's always just been a fun thing. And then suddenly it's my job, and people are asking, 'Where's the record?'

I struggled with the pressure of having the successful record after the first record. Second album syndrome. I'm living proof; it's very real.

In the beginning, I wanted to be successful. I wanted to make and have hit records.

I just want to write another record that's as good or better than the one I've already made. That's my main goal, to follow up stronger than before.

When I was practicing psychology, I used to tell myself if I ever get to where I'm just doing this for the money or I'm just going through the motions, I'll quit.

You go through life experiences. Each record captures a different turning point in my life.

I don't listen to my own records a lot. Once in a while - to check out my mistakes. Because you can always see a spot or two in the record where you could have done better. So you more or less study this way.

In the beginning, I wanted to be successful. I wanted to make and have hit records. And I wanted everything that went along with it.

I'm very proud of my records, but my most natural creative tendencies have been in live performing. There's a beautiful element to recording and making records, but I've always felt a little shy with it.