Bill Miller is an award-winning recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, and painter. In 2005, he was awarded a Grammy for Best Native American Music album for Cedar Spring Songs. At the age of 12, he received his first guitar and began to play in teen rock bands. Later he began to play acoustic guitar, singing folk music and bluegrass and became master of the Native American flute. Miller has cowritten songs with Nancy Griffith, Peter Rowan and Kim Carne, and has performed with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, the BoDeans, Richie Havens, and Arlo Guthrie.
BIll Miller is the 2005 Grammy Award winner for best Native American Music Album. He talks about that album, Cedar Dream Songs, as well as various topics pertaining to the music industry and life in general.
Bill Miller, a Native American singer and songwriter, talks about the power of music. Miller discusses music's healing power and its ability to change lives. Also in this segment, he emphasizes the importance of the heart in life's important decisions.
Bill Miller, a Native American singer and songwriter, talks about winning a Grammy and an eagle feather. Miller explains the everlasting internal changes caused by the Grammy, such as his newfound self-esteem. Music crosses all boundaries and seeps over into all aspects of one's life. Also in this segment, he covers what happened after he accepted the Grammy. Miller covers the necessity of being broken in order to help the rest of mankind as well.
Bill Miller, a Native American singer and songwriter, gives his thoughts on marketing an artist. Miller explains the issues he has with the marketing process, such as individuals in the industry who don't have a heart for the musician or attempt to change the artist to fit into a mold. Miller has worked with artists like Tori Amos and Pearl Jam in the past and he has strong beliefs about compassion in working relationships.
Bill Miller, a Native American singer and songwriter, offers advice to those entering the music industry. Miller discusses the advantages of working independently due to the growing number of independent labels and new technologies, such as ProTools. He also stresses the experience of working independently, which prepares one for the huge commitment of signing with a major label. Also in this segment, Miller talks about the significance of being surrounded by great business managers. He offers advice to aspiring students as well, such as to find your priority, find your calling, move to the necessary city, and find mentors.
