Using Creativity to Cope: with Songwriter, Musician, Author, & Amputee Survivor, Carlos Baker

Today we are talking with Carlos Baker, who is sharing his story of overcoming childhood cancer and using creativity through becoming a songwriter and author to deal with the emotional aftermath.

Topics Include:
• The emotional aftermath of Cancer
• Carlos’ hermitage in Germany
• Seeing yourself as an artist
• Using creativity to cope with depression and anxiety
• Working with a producer
• Song melody vs syllabic melody
• Working with studio musicians
• Advice for future musicians

Song Writer, Bass Player, and Author Carlos Baker is an American born musician who moved to northern Germany in 2009. In 2020, he penned the novel, Songs for Ivy which is available on Amazon. Carlos has written over 50 songs ranging from country to ballads to rock and blues. He writes songs that are filled with raw emotion, many of which deal with his personal experiences and struggles with depression. But above all, Carlos is most proud of the 4 children that he and his wife have raised.

https://ckbakerband.com/
C.K. Baker Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CsZn...
Songs for Ivy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/huzxAoC