In the third installment of Pepper's Podcast, Pepper is joined by a local music star in the Oklahoma City music scene. Morgan Hartman, lead singer of LCG & The X, a predominately female lo-fi rock band, joins Pepper DeVaughn to discuss an array of topics. First and foremost, Morgan shares her passion for music and advice for other young, aspiring musicians looking to cultivate a career in her field. Additionally, Morgan shares her personal and professional journey to becoming the lead singer of the popular rock group. But aside from playing shows and cultivating records, Morgan has also needed to pivot and focus on other ways to grow her career amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of Oklahoma's finest musicians! Timecodes:00:17 - Introducing Morgan Hartman00:50 - How Morgan got started in music professionally 01:45 - Should you risk it or wait?03:15 - Morgan's first professional gig05:30 - Why music is her passion08:00 - Morgan hopes to relate to people through her original songs09:50 - Morgan's songwriting process and who she writes for12:00 - How to know when you're done writing and producing a song?13:30 - Morgan's advice to someone interested in taking a similar path15:45 - How to get your songs on the air and out for people to hear17:00 - Making money vs. risky music career20:30 - Highlights of Morgan's career so far22:00 - Advice for issues to avoid as a new musician24:30 - How to tell when someone isn't going to make it as a musician28:15 - Luck does play a role in finding success29:50 - What is Morgan's next step?37:00 - Where LCG & The X will be playing once OKC opens back up39:30 - Story of Morgan pulling Pepper's daughter up on stage during concert 43:15 - How to find the band and listen to songs onlineResources:Facebook - LCG & The XConnect with Pepper DeVaughn:WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn