Danielle Allard

Who is this lady? Hi. My name is Danielle. They say I danced in the womb. My first words were in song-form..."ee-i-ee-i-oh." (if you guessed Old MacDonald...you're right)! All singing, all dancing. I haven't stopped since. I began performing publically at the age of 3; singing publically at the age of 9. This path took me to the Canterbury Music Program, which changed my life. I fell in love with the sound of a steel string guitar at 14. I finally found a way to put my stream-of-consciousness thinking to good use. I began writing songs. I like to keep busy. Music fills most of my evenings. During the day I teach at the local college and manage communication for an organization I adore. Sometimes I teach rhythm guitar and vocal techniques to students. Sometimes I just work as a consultant to help other emerging artists dive into the insanity that is any cultural industry. This comes mostly in the form of social media marketing and grant writing tips. Sometimes I sleep...and eat...but often forget. If you made it this far...thanks for reading. Here is some fun stuff: FUN FAQ: Why do you play music? Music is very personal. From a young age music became my escape. As I grew, it increasingly became a way to connect with people. At first, it was the opportunity to connect to others…specifically to fellow musicians. Then it became this beautiful opportunity to connect with everyone through song-writing. Music is still the thing that saves me and I won’t ever be able to stop. Everyone has a favourite animal. We noticed you have an awful lot of owl…things. Does that make owls your favourite animal? One fateful day, I received an owl necklace as a gift. The owl gifts have increased exponentially as a result of this…but I have embraced it using the hashtag #keeptheowlmythalive. If I had to choose a favourite animal, it would be this guy. What is the most indispensable item in your studio? For work purposes, my Hawley guitar <3 For fun purposes, my electric kazoo. You began performing at a very young age. Did you know you wanted to grow up to become a touring musician? On the contrary, I wanted to be a brontosaurus. What are you currently working on? I am currently planning out my first solo EP. I had the opportunity to release a full length album in 2012 under my project, Go Long. This was such a huge learning experience because of the steep learning curve. I think the first album and the first tour are the hardest on emerging artists. I have a lot of help, however, so I feel hopeful that this album will be a smoother process. This will give me the opportunity to be extra creative, and for that I am grateful to so many. Please stay tuned for the album fundraising launch <3 Singer-Songwriter, Communications Professor, Community Manager, Advocate for Education & Coffee Enthusiast. > www.danielleallard.com