In this Episode of Dad Like a Seahorse, I talk to North Carolina-based Songwriter/Teacher Jonathan Byrd about his journey from being a kid in the Navy to being an awesome Dad to his twelve year old son, Rowan. We explore what it will be for Rowan to starting living life without school & how different that growing up experience will be from Jonathan's own teen years in school. We explore the intersection of Physics & Philosophy. You'll get a to hear Rowan's song, Little Bird (written before he was born). We talk about the importance of working puzzles & eating sushi.
Jonathan talks about, "Being the dad I wanted."
It's a wonderful conversation. I hope you enjoy it and share it with other dads.
More from Jonathan ...
I’m a Teacher.
I’ve traveled the world with my songs. Now I want to teach you how to write them.
For more than twenty years, I’ve made my living writing, recording, publishing, and licensing my own songs. I’ve won awards- my personal favorite being the Kerrville New Folk award in 2003 with fellow winners Anais Mitchell, writer of the multiple Tony Awards® winning “Hadestown”, and Colin Brooks of the Band of Heathens- and I’ve been covered by great artists like Sam Bush, Larry Keel, and Red Molly.
I still just want to write the next great song. I want to be knocked over by songs, talk about songs, take them apart, rewrite them and figure out how they work. That’s why I love teaching- because I learn so much.
Anyone can write songs. The desire to do it IS the talent. If you want to write songs, I can teach you how.
I’m the little guy, by the way. He had big dreams, and he made it. Now I’ve got another big dream. I want to hear YOUR song.
Your fan,
Jonathan Byrd
https://www.jonathanbyrd.com/
Elisabeth Harrod, B. A. Elementary Education (K-6)
Certified Parent Coach
Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Certified Quantum Energy Coaching (QEC) Practitioner
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