A family friend was staying with us once and had brought over a ukulele. I just loved the way she played it. I saved up the money from my 11th birthday and went out and bought one for myself. — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Growing up so close to New York City, I always loved going to the city, but I'd be disappointed because songs about New York… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I had a lot of those fake friends. You just have to realize it's happening. You can't get caught up in the 'Oh, my… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Every time I do something or release something or announce a new project, there's always that fear that it won't go well. — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Record labels and producers are not looking to change you: they are looking to make a star. And what they might think is a… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I think there's a misconception about the industry, that you have to change who you are to look 'cool' in order to succeed, and… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I love it when people refer to me as a singer-songwriter. I get flutters in my stomach because they say, 'This is Grace VanderWaal,… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
What I think is cool about Fender, and what originally drew me to them, was the Fender electric guitar headstock, which I've never seen… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I think you need to figure out your balance. 'Cause if you think too much about that there's people around and - and how… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
'So Much More Than This' is about just getting tangled up in all of the drama and stuff that really does not matter and… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
My advice for someone just learning the ukulele would be to have fun with it and not take anything too seriously. Some songs that… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
