Parenting Musicians: Sun & D.D. Jackson’s Journey Through Music

Creative Strings with Violinist Christian Howes

Discover the joys and challenges of parenting musicians in this heartfelt episode of the Creative Strings Podcast. Christian Howes sits down with 15-year-old songwriter Sun Jackson and her father, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer D.D. Jackson, explores their inspiring father-daughter bond through music.This episode dives into:🎶 The emotional story behind Sun’s song Fair Friend, written at age 12 during a snowy afternoon.🎸 How Sun’s songwriting process combines raw emotion, chords, and storytelling.🎹 D.D.’s insights on balancing encouragement with creative freedom as a parent.From building a home studio to recording Sun’s debut album September Friday, this dynamic duo shares how music became their shared language—strengthening their relationship and sparking artistic growth.Whether you’re a parent, musician, or creative, this episode will inspire you to embrace the connections that fuel creativity.📀 Stream Sun’s album September Friday: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bSNOE3SFu8uwIOsY4iHfx📀 Explore D.D.’s work: https://www.ddjackson.com/🔗 Special thanks to our sponsor Electric Violin Shop. If you have questions about electric violins, pedals, amplifiers, and all kinds of gear, visit www.electricviolinshop.com or call 1-866-900-8400 during business hours. A human will speak to you.