Today we’d like to introduce you to Morgen Call.
Hi Morgen, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My whole life, I have been transfixed by the arts. I fell in love with dance at the age of nine when my mom put me in my first jazz and hip-hop class. From that moment on, I was hooked and spent every free minute of my childhood and adolescence either practicing a dance or making one up. As an adult, I joined a professional dance company for three years and taught my own classes at Millennium Dance Complex SLC for about 4 1/2 years.
I pursued dance as a professional career until the age of 21, when my heart was urging me to pursue another hidden passion: music. I grew up in a family of musicians. My mom is a singer-songwriter, my sister is a musical theatre major, my dad is a phenomenal piano player, and my other sister is a beyond-talented singer and guitarist. Growing up, I was labeled the dancer in the family, which made me timid about telling anyone that I also had a passion for music. I never thought music could be possible for me until I was 21 years old and decided to go out on a limb and finally give it a shot.
My early music career consisted of attending local open mics once a week so I could get familiar with singing live on a stage. I made a deal with myself that acted more as an experiment. I promised myself that I would attend a local open mic at least once a month for six months to see what could come of it. I knew I had talent and wanted to see what could happen if I took it seriously for at least six months. Little did I know, embarking on that experiment would open up a whole new life for me, where music would become my full-time job and lifelong pursuit.
Since I began taking music seriously in 2022, I have developed my vocal technique with one of Utah’s best vocal coaches, performed with multiple bands, and sung on stages in front of more than 5,000 people at festivals and events. I also created my own acoustic duo, The Morgen Call Duo, which has performed at more than 100 events and become one of the most frequently booked acts in Utah.
Songwriting has also been a huge part of my passion for music, and I took the step last year, in 2025, to release my first single, “Stay Here,” and EP, “No Looking Back.”
In October 2025, I decided to push myself one step further in my music career and take the leap to LA. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many amazing new people and playing my first all-original show at LA’s most iconic singer-songwriter venue, The Hotel Cafe.
Fast-forward to the present day, and staying with the theme of pushing myself to levels I never thought I could reach, I decided to apply to California State University’s Commercial Music degree program with an emphasis in songwriting. To my great excitement, I was admitted to the program and will begin attending in Spring 2027. I am very excited to take my career to the next level through this program.
If I could go back in time and tell my younger self how my life was unfolding, she would be beyond elated. I am proud of the risks and bold moves I’ve made over the past several years that have led me to the path I’m on today.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has definitely not been a smooth road, and I’ve encountered many roadblocks along the way. I experienced a lot of imposter syndrome when I first began pursuing my music career and calling myself a singer. I still feel some of that same imposter syndrome as I transition into a more singer-songwriter-focused career. I had to overcome the fear of what I thought people would think of me and learn not to let those opinions hold me back. I’ve gotten better at this over time, but it’s something I still struggle with.
I moved to LA by myself last year without any plans for what to do, where to live, or how to find my way in such a big city. I felt the pressure of the unknown and struggled with my mental health along the way. Even at my best, I experienced some incredibly difficult days, and at my worst, I went through a mental breakdown that took me months to recover from. Although these hardships were undoubtedly difficult, they pushed me to grow as a person and, most importantly, helped shape the path toward the steps I needed to take today, including applying to school and getting back on the horse.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
For work, I sing in my own duo, The Morgen Call Duo. We perform at corporate events and weddings, and it is truly a blessing to be able to do what I love for a living. I specialize in vocals and am often recognized for the distinct, rich, soulful tone of my voice. It is a quality that comes naturally to me. I am most proud of the growth of my vocal abilities and my overall development as a musician! I’ve even had to learn how to operate sound equipment, which is outside my wheelhouse, but it’s something I’ve grown much more comfortable with over time. Learning this skill has also helped me become a more well-rounded musician!
Although I perform in a duo with another guitarist, I also have a solo project that features both my vocals and keyboard playing. I’ve always struggled with imposter syndrome when it comes to playing piano, but over the past couple of years, I’ve pushed myself to perform publicly more often. The more I’ve challenged myself, the more comfortable and confident I’ve become, and I’ve seen significant improvement in my playing.
I think one thing that sets me apart from other musicians is my background in dance and choreography. I believe it gives me a unique perspective when approaching music and performance. I am on a lifelong journey to blend my musical abilities with my dance background, and over the next couple of years, I would love to build a stronger name for myself by bringing these two talents together.
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
I believe taking risks is an essential part of feeling alive as a human. It pushes you outside of your comfort zone and allows you to experience a more exciting and meaningful life. Pursuing music and moving to LA were both big risks for me, and there have been many moments when I’ve stumbled or felt like I’ve “failed.” But I’ve come to realize that those moments are simply part of the journey. What matters most is having the courage to take the risk in the first place and, regardless of the outcome, continuing to move forward.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.morgencall.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgen.call/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morgen.call
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHzZBZGAMtlKdczDOSieuw
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13DTpV6CHhsIhRQO9pTMnz
