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Interview with Claudia

Published on 6/28/2005

By Artistopia

Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why? Well I have been singing and dancing since the age of 3 so had the bug then, but when I decided I wanted to become a singing artist I was 7 when I won my first singing competition. Q. Most music artists have that special someone or thing that influenced their decision to do music. Did anyone or something in your life play a major role in influencing you to go into the music business? Yes, my mom, she was a professional singer for years, so singing and music has been a big part of my growing up, not only is she my singing teacher but a songwriter too, so she has been involved in helping me develop my own work. Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why? It would be someone like Craig David and John Legend, they are so unique in sound, style, natural talent and totally being themselves, I wouldn't say that 'my style' was particularly influenced by them though. Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition? Well I am still very young and have time to 'grow', I have a great family working with me and I feel I have my own unique sound with lots of depth, but most of all I am very comfortable with myself. Q. Music industry professionals are quick to say that being an artist means to gracefully fit a marketable niche in the industry. If you were offered an opportunity that asked you to be something you are not, would you do it to get your foot in the door? I dont want to be something I am not or to be labelled something that's far from who I am, I love performing so much, it gives me a buzz! Q. Making music is one thing, selling it is another. What types of strategies do you use in promoting your artistic work and getting it heard by the proper professionals? Well, I get involved in lots of performances not only where I can sing but act and dance too, I believe for me at 15 it is important to just keep developing my work. Q. In regards to wheeling and dealing, how important do you feel business knowledge is to making it in an industry filled with much heartache? I do understand that this industry is like any other business, so very important! Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists? Just keep going! If you really love what you do then it won't feel like a struggle. Q. Most successful artists are involved in charitable organizations that stand for a cause that hits close to home. In that regard, once you reach success, what charitable cause(s) would you like to be involved in and why? Well I have two... One would be for disadvantaged or abused children as there is so much cruelty in the world and it really upsets me to see this as children cannot always fight back! Cancer the second one as it is a horrible disease and I know of some people who have died but also know of someone one in remission (thats good news) Well, we thank you for taking the time to interview with us and certainly wish you the best in your music career endeavors. There you have it ladies and gentlemen, an inside look into the mind of an independent artist struggling to bring their hard work to fruition in an industry where perseverance and thick skin means survival. No one said it would be easy.



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