Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
ANSWER HERE At 13yrs old..many reasons but mainly cause I loved rock/metal music and wanted to pick up guitar
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?
ANSWER HERE My love for Iron Maiden ( BACK IN 1984 ) and Randy Rhoads one of my first influences Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
Joe Satriani.reason simply cause he was and still is an incredible musician but very warm and approachable unlike many stars. ANSWER HERE
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
ANSWER HERE As my style uses a lot of alternate tunings on the backing rhythms which are done on the acoustic it does leave afresh sound when blended with the lead guitar which does melodies and solos. 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?
ANSWER HERE As I am a dedicated born again Christian I would surely and without hesitation refuse anything that goes against my beliefs or that can jeopardize my walk with Christ. 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?
ANSWER HERE At the moment I’m using sites like Artistopia, Showcase Your Music and Myspace to get heard. Later I will upgrade that to a more pro manner. 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?
ANSWER HERE It can be of good help but I truly believe that if your music is very good and fresh sounding that will in the end pay off. Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
ANSWER HERE To believe in your style no matter what…surely there’s someone out there that will pop up to help you out. 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?
ANSWER HERE Help the poor would be an easy contemporary answer so I’ll say preaching the soul saving gospel of Jesus Christ to all the nations. 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.
