I played piano growing up. I played classical piano since I was 5, and I sang in choirs, and I sang in plays and musicals. Rachel Platten choirclassicalgrow Change image and share on social
I wrote 'Fight Song' as this declaration to believe in myself, and that is similar to what you are taught to believe in Girl Scouts. Building confidence. Building character. And above all else, being there for each other as a community. Rachel Platten buildcharactercommunity share on social
My mom is a therapist, and my dad has a doctorate in psychology, and growing up, I felt 'very understood.' Rachel Platten daddoctoratefelt Change image and share on social
I think I made this decision that I just loved making music, and it didn't matter what level I got to do it on, and 'Fight Song' was this declaration that I'm going to keep going, and I'm going to keep believing in myself, even if it seems like it's impossible. Rachel Platten believedecisiondeclaration share on social
The adventurer in me would love to visit Patagonia, Chile. Rachel Platten adventurerchilelove Change image and share on social
I get really excited about other female acts. I feel inspired when I see another women succeeding in music because it makes me realize that if they can do it, I can do it. Rachel Platten actexcitefeel Change image and share on social
I had my first concert in front of 80,000 people at the International Soca Monarch Finals. Rachel Platten 000concertfinal Change image and share on social
I cannot believe that I get a tour bus. I've been traveling in a van for 15 years. I used to look at people who were on buses and be like, 'Whoa, man, some day.' Rachel Platten busbuseday Change image and share on social
If I wake up in the middle of the night and have an idea, I want to go to my computer and be able to do it. So I hired someone at Guitar Center to come over to my house and teach me Logic music program, and I learned it over a couple months. Rachel Platten centercomputercouple share on social
Vocally, I have learned to find my strength, and my voice has developed a lot since 'Be Here.' I learned to sing with all of my body. Rachel Platten bodydevelopfind Change image and share on social
