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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thanks for being here. Let’s keep sharing the music—and the moments—that connect us.
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xoxo,
Dana
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