Rabbits Under the Shed

A storyteller at heart, Stegner views music as an avenue to ask questions, seek answers, and ponder both personal and collective pieces of the human experience. In her mind, no topic is too big or too small to explore, from the risks of treasuring a newfound friendship to the ethereal appeal of bath time. She has written and released five albums: Play (2019), Purple Door (2019), Indebted to Blue (2020) Painting the Bathroom Green (2020), Scribbled Pleas on Yellowed Keys (2021). She’s also the creator and director of Rabbits Under the Shed, an animated children’s musical.
Musically, Mia is influenced by a variety of artists and genres, and is most often compared to Ingrid Michaelson, dodie, and Fiona Apple. Fans describe her music as “heartfelt,” “quirky,” and “relatable.” In 2021, Robin Mumford from The Indie Plug wrote that "Mia Stegner is both creatively astute and musically talented, harmoniously voiced and a true storyteller." Amanda Vandergast from the A&R Factory recommends "putting her on your playlists as an act of self-care."
Mia’s songwriting experience is extensive and eclectic; growing up, she gained a musical foundation from singing in choirs, listening to music, taking piano lessons, and teaching herself guitar and ukulele. She first began writing songs in middle school, as a way to express herself and develop her skills as a musician and writer. In high school, she began sharing her work on YouTube, and released her debut album "Play."
In November 2020, Mia Stegner's song “Very Next Day” won the weekly “Stuck at Home” John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her single “Quiet Chaos” was selected for the 2020 Hidden Lantern Arts Festival, an organization dedicated to “ending the stigma surrounding mental illness and starting conversations about mental health through the healing power of artistic expression,” a goal which Mia shares.
Through her music, Mia aims to promote empathy, understand the depth of her own thoughts and feelings, and make others feel less alone.
In addition to her own music, Mia values the opportunity to help bring other artists’ visions to life. She works as a freelance lyricist, songwriter, backup vocalist, and songwriting teacher; from podcast theme songs to informal birthday gifts, she has completed 100+ projects for various clients. Between her personal and freelance work, she’s written over 200 songs.