\n1. When and why did you start playing?
\nI started playing in 2015 after attending buzzfest 32 in Houston
\n2. Which instruments do you play?
\nI can play a little guitar and piano but not much but enough to get my ideas across. I sing and write mostly
\n3. What was the first tune(s) you learned?
\nOur first single \u201cfirst taste of glory\u201d to be completely honest.
\n4. Is your family musical?
\nMy parents both love music but I\u2019m the first in the family to really go after that career and my younger sister is the same.
\n5. Describe your family member’s musical interests and abilities.
\nMy parents have always been to 80\u2019s music so I grew up listening to Phil Collins, the outfield to journey and prince. My grandparents listen to a lot of 50s and 60s.
\n6. Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?
\nMatty Healy for his lyrics, Jacoby Shaddix for his performance, micheal Jackson, Elvis, Bert McCracken, and more.
\n7. Which famous musicians have you learned from?
\nI pay pretty close attention to most of the music scene and I think there is something to learn from all of them.
\n8. Who was your first teacher? Other teachers?
\nMy first and best teacher was Mrs. Williams in first grade. She was awesome. I\u2019ve never had a real music teacher so that about the best answer I have.
\n9. Describe your first instrument. Other instruments.
\nMy first instrument was a guitar but I didn\u2019t ever really play. I resorted to writing at a young age so I was really into that and I guess even then I liked that I could write, sing and perform more than I could play an actual instrument. Because even when it comes to writing music now, I\u2019m able to explain my ideas to our producer very well and get back the song how I was thinking of it to be.
\n10. What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town?
\nProbably when my mom showed me Green Day. That just widened the spectrum for me.
\n11. Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones?
\nYes of course. Anything by genesis, Elvis, the outfield, Reo speedwagon, aha, flock of seagulls.
\n12. Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD’s?
\nThe 1975, papa roach, the used, the Japanese house. CDs: 21st century breakdown by Green Day, in love and death by the used, the connection by papa roach.
\n13. Have you been in competitions? Fleadh’s? Any prizes?
\nI\u2019ve been in over 12 pie eating competitions and never won. But I have one the all state taco cooking jamboree 3 times in a row.
\n14. Do you perform in public? Describe those occasions? Concerts, radio, TV?
\nWe perform around texas and getting into other states this year. We play headlining shows in Houston and Lubbock a lot. We sold out white Oak Music Hall in January.
\n15. Do you play for dances? Step-dancers? Describe the differences.
\nI don\u2019t think we\u2019ve ever played for dancers but that sounds really cool.
\n16. How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
\nJust keep going honestly. It isn\u2019t worth getting mad about. Everyone is there having fun so if you\u2019re on edge and embarrassed everyone starts to get on edge. So just keep going, laugh it off and make sure everyone is having a good time.
\n17. Do you get nervous before a performance or a competition?
\nSometimes. Not before every performance but some I get really nervous
\n18. What advice would you give to beginners who are nervous?
\nDream big. Don\u2019t be scared. It\u2019s ok to be because it can be scary but just work hard and follow your dream. Get a manager or at least some help. It makes it easier
\n19. Do you attend sessions? What makes a good session?
\nIf by sessions you mean vocal coaching, no but I\u2019d like to.
\n20. How often and for how long do you practice?
\nWe practice every other week for a couple hours.
\n21. What do you practice – exercises, new tunes, hard tunes, etc.?
\nWe just rehearse the songs we play live.
\n22. Do you teach music?
\nI do not teach music. I just write my own.
\n23. How do you balance your music with other obligations – mate, children, job?
\nMusic is my top priority. That is my life, who I am, what I do. That is me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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