The Music Interview: Sara Greer
By KRIS YOUMANS, Special to The Paper
A Newnan native, Sara Greer started her musical journey at the age of three singing in various church functions. By age eight, she was playing piano and learning how to write songs (taking after her father, Tim Greer). She picked up a guitar at age 10 and has been performing professionally around the Southeast since the age of 13.
Today, Sara not only continues to play live music, but she also works as an audio engineer from both her home studio and various local studios around metro Atlanta. She hopes to be a voice for other women to shamelessly broaden their creative abilities. She has released new music that is entirely produced and funded by herself.
Sara explains what inspired her to create Paper Town.
“Paper Town is a song I wrote back in 2020 during COVID about feeling really stuck in my own mind and knowing that I had to get out of my own way,” she said. “I’m sure anyone who feels lost in their pursuit of happiness will find meaning in these lyrics.”
“The paper is symbolic of things other people have said about me; as I am seen crumbling it up and burning it to indicate that I am no longer letting what other people think affect my pursuit of happiness, or get in the way of chasing my dream. The negativity of others no longer has a stranglehold on me.”
Kris … Sara, can you tell us about the type of music that you like to create?
Sara … I normally lean towards Pop or R&B music, but I’ve also worked on country, rock, and rap projects.
Kris … If you could collaborate with one artist, who would you choose?
Sara … If I could collaborate with anyone, at this point in time, it would probably be Iniko. They are one of my favorite Indie artists right now.
Kris … What is the best advice you’ve been given that you draw from, from time to time?
Sara … The best advice that I’ve been given is that there is always going to be someone better than you out there and therefore there is no sense in comparing yourself to other people. Comparison kills creativity, so only compare yourself to previous versions of yourself rather than other people in your field.
Kris … How do you feel that the Internet has impacted the music business?
Sara … I feel that up until this point, the internet has been an excellent tool for independent artists like myself because it allows us to freely advertise our craft. I will say that I am worried about AI and the impacts it will have on quality control in music.
Kris … What project are you most proud of overall?
Sara … Currently I’m most proud of my song Paper Town because I wrote, produced, recorded and engineered it myself.
Kris … Is recording and producing music for others as rewarding as creating your own?
Sara … Absolutely! I thoroughly enjoy helping people achieve their dream sound. Seeing someone else’s positive reaction to my work is always validating to say the least.
Kris … Where can we all find and follow your music?
Sara … On all digital streaming platforms! Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud,etc.
