Why I Walked Away
Walking away from something you’ve spent your whole life building isn’t something you plan for.
For me, it wasn’t a sudden decision. It was a growing conviction I could no longer ignore.
Growing up, I was often described as a gifted young performer, but beneath it all, there was a quiet struggle.
In a world where identity is constantly shifting and worth is measured by performance, I often felt like I was never enough.
While stepping into the lives of so many different characters, I began to wonder…
Who am I really?
The more I poured myself into my roles, the more I had no idea who the girl underneath the makeup and costume was.
Grasping for meaning, I continued to devote my life to performing… all while carrying experiences that shaped me in ways I didn’t yet understand.
But God never gave up on me.
As I walked through the valley, Jesus was walking beside me all along, calling me out of the darkness.
Jesus was not distant. He was not indifferent!
He was calling me to true healing and freedom.
At last, I surrendered my heart fully to Him.
And for the first time, I discovered my true identity:
A child of the King.
With that surrender came conviction—a deep and undeniable call to leave behind anything that would separate me from Him.
So I walked away.
I stepped out of every production I was in and never turned back.
Not because I stopped loving music,
but because I discovered what music is for: the glory and honor of God, who deserves all my praise.
Jesus changed my life, and I want others to experience the same lasting peace and joy I’ve found in Him.
“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.”
— Psalm 104:33
From a life in the world…
…to a more abundant life in Christ.
“But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.”
— Philippians 3:7–8
My Mission
Music is a gift from our Father in heaven. It is a gift designed to lift the thoughts to heaven, awaken devotion, and draw hearts closer to Him.
And yet, much of the music in the world today does the opposite.
Instead of pointing upward, it often pulls the heart downward—toward the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
This is not the purpose for which music was given.
Music that bears the name of Christ should reflect the character of Christ.
It was designed:
• To lift the thoughts to what is pure, noble, and eternal
• To awaken in the soul devotion and gratitude to GodThis is the mission.
To create sacred music that heaven can approve—
music that magnifies and proclaims the beauty of God’s character.Because when music is honored as it was intended, the goodness of God is beautifully displayed.
Get in Touch
I’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in booking, collaborating, or simply reaching out, feel free to send a message here or at ashriesen@gmail.com.