Caitlin Gutenberger, Heavy, song written and performed by Caitlin Gutenberger, recorded by Elijah Thomson at New Monkey Studio in Van Nuys, CA

American, b. 1980, playing from Los Angeles, CA, USA

Caitlin writes songs and plays in her band Two Sheds, and has done so for the last seven years. Two Sheds is currently finishing up a new record, which you will be able to find via iTunes and her website: http://www.ilovetwosheds.com.

Caitlin also plays in Release the Sunbird with Zach Rogue of Rogue Wave, and with Henry Wolfe.

Caitlin’s favorite food is tacos.

Thoughts on the Telephone process

Personally, I do well with assignments, structure and limitations, so having a piece to respond to and a deadline were very motivating. I spent some time free writing, just getting out feelings about the piece, and then used that to jump into the songwriting process. I find the hardest part is just getting started, which free writing can help with.