20 min

155. Creating Musical Memories with Colin Roberts Inspired Caring

    • Mental Health

Episode Summary: Singer-songwriter Colin Roberts shares his journey of writing personalized songs for life's significant moments. From weddings to funerals, his mission is to tell stories by capturing the essence of cherished memories and heartfelt emotions and turning them into music.

Bio: Colin has been performing his entire adult life. He grew up in rural Nebraska and now lives near Omaha. Colin's music combines the soulful vocals of Chris Stapleton and the honest songwriting of Bruce Springsteen. He enjoys various genres like Americana, Alternative, Folk, Country, Rock, and Pop. Some of his biggest influences include Jason Isbell, BJ Barham, Ruston Kelly, The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Chris Stapleton, U2, Pearl Jam, and Led Zeppelin, among others.

Summary: Colin’s journey into music was deeply personal, sparked by the therapeutic writing process after his father's passing. This profound experience led him to a realization: “People want to feel,” and he believes that “every story should be allowed to be sung.” 

His music is a testament to this belief, a heartfelt expression of the human experience.

Today his music is about crafting songs that genuinely reflect others' experiences; weaving deep meaning into each note. Through collaborative sessions with clients, he shapes their words into lyrics, ensuring that every song is a unique and personal creation.

“The Joy is When Music and Lyrics Marry Each Other”

Colin reflects on music's profound impact on listeners, as it evokes memories and emotions unique to the individual. A chorus can bring goosebumps, and songs can have layers that make one feel deeply moved. Songs written about one’s personal experience could unexpectedly resonate with others, reinforcing the universality of human emotion.

He elaborates on his approach to songwriting, from chord progressions to melody creation, ensuring each element complements the story being told. Colin discusses the collaborative nature of his work, inviting clients into the process and ensuring their stories are authentically represented.

Next Steps:


Explore song samples and submit your story for a song at https://www.colinrobertsmusic.com/
Listen to the song he wrote to honor his father "⁠Coffee In The Driveway⁠".
Personalized songs can be enjoyed privately as you take your recording with you, or they can be shared with others when set to imagery as part of a photo slideshow, further enhancing the emotional impact of music.
Colin is also available for live shows where musical memories that resonate with listeners form deep, emotional connections.

Episode Summary: Singer-songwriter Colin Roberts shares his journey of writing personalized songs for life's significant moments. From weddings to funerals, his mission is to tell stories by capturing the essence of cherished memories and heartfelt emotions and turning them into music.

Bio: Colin has been performing his entire adult life. He grew up in rural Nebraska and now lives near Omaha. Colin's music combines the soulful vocals of Chris Stapleton and the honest songwriting of Bruce Springsteen. He enjoys various genres like Americana, Alternative, Folk, Country, Rock, and Pop. Some of his biggest influences include Jason Isbell, BJ Barham, Ruston Kelly, The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Chris Stapleton, U2, Pearl Jam, and Led Zeppelin, among others.

Summary: Colin’s journey into music was deeply personal, sparked by the therapeutic writing process after his father's passing. This profound experience led him to a realization: “People want to feel,” and he believes that “every story should be allowed to be sung.” 

His music is a testament to this belief, a heartfelt expression of the human experience.

Today his music is about crafting songs that genuinely reflect others' experiences; weaving deep meaning into each note. Through collaborative sessions with clients, he shapes their words into lyrics, ensuring that every song is a unique and personal creation.

“The Joy is When Music and Lyrics Marry Each Other”

Colin reflects on music's profound impact on listeners, as it evokes memories and emotions unique to the individual. A chorus can bring goosebumps, and songs can have layers that make one feel deeply moved. Songs written about one’s personal experience could unexpectedly resonate with others, reinforcing the universality of human emotion.

He elaborates on his approach to songwriting, from chord progressions to melody creation, ensuring each element complements the story being told. Colin discusses the collaborative nature of his work, inviting clients into the process and ensuring their stories are authentically represented.

Next Steps:


Explore song samples and submit your story for a song at https://www.colinrobertsmusic.com/
Listen to the song he wrote to honor his father "⁠Coffee In The Driveway⁠".
Personalized songs can be enjoyed privately as you take your recording with you, or they can be shared with others when set to imagery as part of a photo slideshow, further enhancing the emotional impact of music.
Colin is also available for live shows where musical memories that resonate with listeners form deep, emotional connections.

20 min