For Tim Camino, music became a bridge between emotion and expression — especially when words felt hard to say out loud. What began as a personal solution to a public fear soon became a powerful way to connect people through their most meaningful moments.
Tim, the founder of Songs From the Heart, never set out to start a business. A lifelong songwriter, he had always used music as a creative outlet, writing songs as a hobby since his teenage years. That passion took on new meaning when his two daughters were preparing to get married. Facing a fear of speaking in front of a crowd, Camino decided to express his love the only way that felt natural to him: through song. He wrote custom father-daughter dance songs for each wedding, weaving memories, gratitude, and pride into the lyrics.
After the first song was performed, the room was filled with tears. “There wasn’t a dry eye in the house,” Tim recalls. In that moment, he realized the powerful impact personal music could have — and Songs From the Heart was born.
Today, Tim specializes in custom songwriting for weddings, anniversaries, memorials, birthdays, and other meaningful milestones. His goal is simple: to capture a person’s story and turn it into a song that will be treasured forever. Each project begins with an in-depth interview, typically held over video chat. Together, Tim and the client discuss the purpose of the song, musical style, and emotional tone. From there, Camino dives into detailed questions designed to uncover the heart of the story.
Once the interviews are complete, Camino crafts both the melody and lyrics, carefully shaping each line to reflect the individual or moment being honored. When a draft is ready, he brings the song into the studio, collaborating with local musicians to record the track. The process is intentionally collaborative, often requiring several revisions based on client feedback before the final version is delivered.
Supporting the local music community is central to Camino’s mission. He records at Axes Music and works exclusively with local musicians, providing both exposure and financial support. “Musicians often fall into the ‘starving artist’ category,” Tim says. “Anything I can do to support their passion is a win.”
Some of the most meaningful songs Tim has written come from deeply personal experiences. After losing his brother, he wrote a memorial song that helped him navigate grief and healing. That experience reinforced his belief in music’s ability to say what words alone cannot.
Tim also stays connected to the local music scene through live performances and open mic nights, where he finds inspiration in audience reactions and discovers new talent. He encourages first-time performers to step up and share their work. “If you didn’t go, you’d never know how much talent is out there,” he says.
Looking ahead, Tim is exploring opportunities to perform custom songs live at events, offering another way for stories to be shared and felt in real time. For him, Songs From the Heart is about more than music — it’s about connection, community, and honoring life’s most meaningful moments through sound.