Hi folks, my name is Sage Oats. I am an acoustic soul/folk artist, and I sing and play various instruments (predominantly guitar). I'm currently living on the Sunshine Coast and grew up in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. I spent much of last year working on an acoustic demo album of original songs that explored many themes, such as creative inspiration, political conflict, and the difficulty of sharing one's deepest feelings. Over the next 30 days I will be road tripping down the East Coast of Australia, and during this time I am going to work on my repertoire of songs for gigging. In 30 days' time my goal is to have at least 20 strong cover songs that I enjoy playing, can play fluently, and are impressive to an audience. What is your goal for the next 30 days?

“You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and has meaning.” - Barbara Sher.

Whilst working in a bank job that made me miserable, I decided to pursue music. Customers, colleagues, friends and even family would laugh at my ambition. "There's no money in music," they'd say. "Stick to your day job," they chuckled. It hurt to hear. Why weren't they supportive of me finally following my dream?! I was so determined to prove them wrong, and thankfully willing to find out for myself what was actually possible - And guess what I found? I've made a whole lot more money in music. The best part? I've enjoyed every second of earning it!