Carley Varley

A lot can change in a YEAR...

It's been almost a year since I last wrote on my blog, time has felt like its moved so quickly but it's also dragged many times throughout this year. I started this blog…

Thoughts from a Songwriter

This past year has been such a busy and crazy time, it's been so busy that I've barely had time to actually be creative. It sounds so silly right? I'm a full-time musician and I barely

It's about time...

It can be really frustrating when you're waiting. When you finally get what you want or finally reach a day you've been counting down for you can think 'it's about time!' As a Christian I have believed…

Seasons

It seemed appropriate to talk about seasons this month, not just because it is the title of my EP ;) but because as we move into summer, I have a feeling this will be a real season of healing.…

What's the Sitch? 

In my blog posts, I usually give advice whilst talking about my experiences. In this month's blog I wanted to not only quote my favourite TV show as a kid (Kim Possible) but also give you all…

Practice makes Progress

This month I was going to talk about the topic 'looking up' but after writing a few drafts I decided that I wanted to talk about practice making progress this month. For those of you…

Steps Making the Way 

For those who don't know me very well, I am a Christian. I have been going to Church since I was six years old and over the years I faced a lot of trials and tests…

This Year Will Bring Joy

2021 is finally here! I don't know about you but I have wanted 2020 to be over since it started. It has been an incredibly challenging and difficult year for many and I know…

Pressure Makes Diamonds

In 2017 when I was on an internship, one of things that was said to me was 'this year will be a lot of pressure but you will be a diamond at the end.' That was very…

Women in Music

I have wanted to speak on this topic for a while now. It is going to be a very honest conversation and one that I hope inspires other women and also gives people an insight into the

- Creative Minds -

This month I really struggled to write about anything. I don't know about you but in today's climate it can be very difficult to create with all of the stress and anxiety surrounding the world. If…

Have Hope

I wanted to write about a topic called hope today, mainly because I feel that alot of people have given up in regards to this year. I have seen so much negativity on social media and so much…

The Next Step

Do you remember the feeling when you were young of believing you could do literally anything? I do. I think back to my fifteen year old self often whenever I have a dream or ambition. Too often…

FAME isn't the AIM

This is a common phrase I use when people ask me why I do music. I remember being thirteen and saying to my family 'I want to be famous!' I sang for hours alone and practiced…

Staying Positive

It is difficult not to feel down, angry and frustrated with everything that is going on in the world. I don't know about you but I was one of those people shouting '2020 IS GOING TO BE MY…

Well... I wasn't expecting that!

Today's blog will focus on my experience during lockdown and advice to fellow musicians. As the title today points out I was not expecting to not be gigging this summer, not playing at weddings and…

 Practice Gratitude 

Happy New Year everyone! 
Today's blog post will focus on gratitude as it is something that I've thought alot about over the past few months. Since practicing gratitude on a daily basis I have felt so much happier…

When Life is Quiet

Autumn is a quiet season after the rush of summer. Venues and events simmer down, it is darker outside and moods begin to drop when the realisation of summer being over hits. Although autumn is my…

Leaving the Culture of Jealously and Comparison

This month I have been thinking alot about comparison and jealously within our culture. As a musician it is very difficult not to get caught up in jealously and comparison, especially in a…

- Just You -

So this month I've been thinking about what it means to just be yourself. In our culture today it is very difficult to feel settled and comfortable in your own skin with everything telling you that…

- The Power of Encouraging Others -

This week I was feeling quite under the weather - both physically and emotionally. Being a musician amazing but it is not without its challenges. There are alot of disappointments and mentally this…

- Being a Musician -

So today's blog post is going to be a little different. I want to chat about my experiences as a musician but I also want to give advice to other musicians who are pursuing what…

Give Thanks

My Nan always use to say 'there is always something to be thankful for.' Recently I have felt so much gratitude for the people around me and for the opportunities that have come my way. Hard work does…

JOY 23/04/2019

JOY

Choosing to have joy in the day to day can be difficult. As a Christian I believe that joy comes from God and he has certainly given me alot of it. When people meet me they often…