Margie Hauser is a songwriter, producer, and singer living in Nashville, TN. For the past 20 years, she has produced 10 Top 100 hit records which have been recorded by artists such as One Republic, Jason Mraz, and Sara Evans.
This article will discuss how creative individuals create their music. “Creativity is part of our job description,” says Margie, an on-air DJ at Nashville’s WYKQ radio station while employed with RCA records in the 1990s, where she quickly learned the importance of staying focused when working on new songs.
“The less I know going into a project,” says Margie, “the better chance I have for greatness. My job is to find what’s in my head and get it out.”
What does Margie mean by this? She explains that her creativity comes from somewhere deep within. “It’s a gift,” she says. “I see things or hear phrases, and the lyrics are just there.”
While working in the studio with an artist, Margie Hauser believes she is simply sharing her gift of creativity. “The artist has learned their part, and I have learned mine,” she says. “We share a musical journey.”
Margie Hauser considers herself to be an open vessel for this journey. She believes that creating music allows each individual to share their particular talents. “When we are in the moment, we can actually let our own personality shine through,” she says.
“Once I’ve cleared away my ego and learned to step aside,” Margie explains, “that’s when MY music comes out.”
She describes this process as allowing an artist and a songwriter to “dance together.” She can learn how her style fits with other artists through this dance.
With this knowledge and experience behind her, Margie Hauser says she can begin with a blank page. Not knowing exactly what will come next allows her to be in the moment.