Hi, I am T. R. Hellem, the struggling songwriter. I experiment with different styles that sort of stay around Rock. The different types of rock I like to mix ranges from alternative styles with classic, hard, metal ... No real hard and fast rules. The songs find themselves during the creative process. Some hide interesting twists, and transitions. There are more songs located at my band site. http://www.myspace.com/thellemn. I was born in Seattle, Wa., but have lived in the suburban area of Portland, Or. most of my life. I have lived in the North West my entire life. Took an interest in rock music about the age of 11 years old. Starting writing music when I was 19 years old.