Meet Jeremy Voltz | Singer-songwriter / artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jeremy Voltz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jeremy, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I always sang and played music as a hobby growing up, but academics was my main focus. When I finished my doctorate in mathematics, I was so burned out I said screw it, I’m gonna take a year and pursue music full time. If it flops, I’ll keep pursuing my math career. I didn’t realize how much I needed to create art. I finally felt like I was doing what I was supposed to be doing, and I never looked back. That was six years ago.

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
I was always a great singer, I had a gift for it. But I was a terrible songwriter haha. And when an analytical mathematician comes against something they don’t understand, they become obsessed at unlocking it. And that’s what I did. I spent years studying songwriting. I was never a big metaphor person, so when I found my voice as a writer, I tended to write conversationally, directly. And I started writing songs to the people in my life… what I wish I had the courage to say to them. And that really resonated with people in the world who needed to hear those words. I can’t say it’s been easy, but I will admit I was really lucky. I was playing a show and Caron Nightingale happened to be there to see the band after me. She offered me my first record deal on the spot, and that absolutely changed the trajectory of my career. The big thing I’ve had to learn is to cultivate my inner artist. As a mathematician, I never thought of myself as an artist, just someone studying and copying artists. I’ve finally understood that I have an inner compass and a deep need to connect with people through music and art. That’s a big lesson I’m still learning.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My bff Gianna came to visit us from Canada, and we showed her around. The top hits were the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (obviously), Swensons, Lock 3 for ice skating, and in the summer Whipps Ledges for rock climbing. And make sure to check out my buddy Matthew Alec’s show. 🙂

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Obviously I owe so much to my wife Amie, and my best friend Gianna has been there every step of the way. I owe a lot to the team at CMI, as well as to Caron Nightingale for seeing promise in me at that random show she saw me play. Lately I’ve been really resonating with Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. I just finished my first read through, it’s been transformative. And my dad for buying me my first drumset.

Website: jeremyvoltzmusic.com

Instagram: instagram.com/jeremyvoltzmusic

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-voltz-758118101/

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Image Credits
Samuel Engelking Josh Kolby