About Me.
Words & Music - A Journey Back to Myself
Writing has always been part of my life. As a child, I filled journals with poems, stories, and reflections. In college and law school, I added lyric writing to the mix. But somewhere along the way—between work, family, and the busyness of life—I stopped. Not intentionally. I just…did.
Then, in 2018, the words found me again—this time as songs. Melodies and lyrics started showing up, and soon I was writing like never before. That spark led me back to my keyboard, an instrument I’d loved as a teenager and in law school when I dabbled in songwriting.
Creating music became a way to reconnect with myself.
From Lyrics to Production
With a growing collection of songs, I set out to bring them to life. I partnered with a company in New York to produce my first tracks. Watching my words and melodies turn into fully produced songs felt like magic.
Soon, I wanted a bigger role in the creative process. A fellow songwriter introduced me to Jeff Silverman of Palette Music in Nashville. We clicked immediately, and together we’ve produced three songs: Sunlight Fades (HMMA-nominated in 2019), Etched With Fire (HMMA-nominated in 2020), and A New Story. Jeff’s mentorship has been invaluable, helping me grow as both a songwriter and creator.
In 2020, as the world shifted, I found something I didn’t know I was missing—a musical community. I connected with a group of songwriters online, and what started as virtual support became genuine friendships. Now, I often work with friends from that community to bring my songs to life, making the creative process even more meaningful.
Sharing My Voice
For a long time, I’ve felt confident in my songwriting but insecure about my voice—I’m not a trained vocalist, and that held me back from singing my released songs. That’s changing. In March, I’ll be releasing "Come On Home," the first song I wrote on a keyboard after coming back to music. It’s a big step for me, and I’m excited (and a little nervous) to finally share my voice in this way.
I’m still showing up every week for Music Monday, my series on Facebook and Instagram, where I sing my songs and connect with you all. Over 250 episodes in, and I still get the nerves—but it’s always worth it.
Lately, my writing has been exploring boundaries, friendship, self-care, and empowerment—themes close to my heart. You can find my music on Spotify and all the usual platforms—just search Dana Halle and hit “follow.” It helps more than you know.
Thanks for being here. Let’s keep sharing the music—and the moments—that connect us.
xoxo,
Dana
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