We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sierra Sikora. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sierra below.
Sierra, it’s so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose, so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found yours?
I don’t know if I believe that I have one sole purpose as a person, but I do think one of my greatest callings is making music and sharing it with the world. I’ve been involved in music in some form for my entire life—whether it was baby music classes, piano lessons, or theatre. I’ve always loved music and found great joy in performing. But honestly, it wasn’t ever the focus for me until around the time I graduated high school.
I think I decided that making music as an artist was my main “purpose” on the day of my first headline show. I had never seen the effect of my music on others in person before. It was the first time people sang my lyrics back to me, and it was honestly magical. That moment cemented for me that this was what I wanted to do.
Great! So let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
My name is Sierra Sikora, I’m 19 years old (almost 20 as I write this!), and I’m an independent musical artist. My style blends primarily pop and folk, focusing heavily on emotions and lyrics. I write as a way to express myself and turn feelings into something understandable. Plus, I produce all of my own music!
Creating music feels so special to me—it’s an encapsulation of me, a moment, or an emotion, transformed into something only I could have made. Sharing my music with others is incredibly rewarding. I recently released my single “Horizon Line,” which has been my biggest song yet. I am astounded at the support I’ve received, and I’m excited for what’s to come this year!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
For skills, growing up in piano lessons and knowing music theory basics definitely helped me formulate my own songs later in life. As for qualities, I’ve always been a pretty creative person. My mom is very artsy; she’d always make me things growing up or be doing some sort of craft. I definitely inherited that from her.
Creativity is crucial when I’m writing, as I am literally creating something new from scratch. I’m also introspective and emotional. While this can complicate my life, it helps me write heartfelt lyrics because I feel things very intensely.
Do you think it’s better to go all in on our strengths or to try to be more well-rounded by investing effort in improving areas you aren’t as strong in?
I think while it’s important to be well-rounded, it’s also essential to have a main focus that gets the bulk of my efforts—my music. If you try to evenly distribute effort into everything, it often ends up resulting in little to no progress in any area. I have found that when I do this, I feel “spread thin” and it isn’t practical.
While my music is my primary focus, I still have subcategories where I distribute my efforts. For example, I’m a decent singer and an okay guitar and piano player. I aim to improve my voice each week since it’s what people will hear most when I perform. I can always have someone else play guitar or piano with the band, so I prioritize vocal training.
Additionally, managing myself with bookings and industry-related activities, all alongside school, limits my time for writing music. If I didn’t have to invest as much effort into those areas, I’d likely finish my songs quicker. I do still like to engage in graphic design and crafts, but I approach those more as hobbies than skills to develop.
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