MuST
How
old were you when you started playing music, and what instrument
did you first play? |
Kellen
I
first started playing when I was in grade 1 in a group keyboard
class. When I first started, it was mainly my mum pushing me,
but now I practice & play for my own benefit & enjoyment. |
|
Matt
I
was in third grade when I started piano and alto sax. |
|
MuST
What
types of music do you play, and what drew you to those types
of music? |
Kellen
The
3 main kinds of music I enjoy are jazz, ragtime and classical
because they have lots of variety & are challenging. The
rhythm gives each song lots of personality. When I play, people
feel the music and really get into the beat. |
|
Matt
I'm
playing jazz, rock, and indie-rock on bass. |
|
MuST
Why
do you like playing music? |
Kellen
Music
is fun, and I really enjoy playing for an audience. I'm happy
they would come to hear me play and that they appreciate the
music. I want to continue until I'm pretty good, but I don't
think I'll end up playing professionally. |
|
Matt
So
you can answer questions like this with cliche answers like,
"it comes from the heart" and "it's a way for
me to express myself." |
|
MuST
Would
you recommend playing music to other students, and why? |
Kellen
I'd
recommend it as other students would enjoy the experience and
find that music represents some aspects of life, and they'll
find out about different cultures and how music is important
to them. It helps you appreciate other cultures, as you can
share with different musicians as you travel to many places. |
|
Matt
If
you like music, why not learn to make your own? |
|
MuST
Do
you play with any groups other than your school band? |
Kellen
I
play twice a month on keyboards at the church youth group where
we play worship songs. |
|
Matt
Yeah,
I'm in a couple local bands who gig around and in a worship
band. |
|
MuST
Have
you been able to travel for your music? |
Kellen
I
have been on a field trip to a local elementary school. |
|
Matt
Last
year our school went to LA to perform all of our bands. |
|
MuST
What
has been your biggest challenge regarding your music? |
Kellen
My
biggest challenge is to find time to practice as I'm so busy.
If you don't practice, you don't get better. Some weeks I'm
doing my theory homework on the drive to my lesson. |
|
Matt
The
challenge of becoming a good player to a really good player. |
|
MuST
Do
you have any tips on motivation to practice or rehearse? |
Kellen
If
you practice, you'll get better. Get involved in music. It's
relaxing and enjoyable. |
|
Matt
For
concert band: practice, practice and practice. For jazz: do
not rely on what you think the riff's going to be. Play the
part. |
|
MuST
Do
you plan to be a professional musician when you finish school?
|
Kellen
Being
a professional takes too much time, focus & determination.
I'm also involved in sports and school work. |
|
Matt
I
want to play music, but I don't want to make less money than
the guy flipping my burgers. |
|
MuST
Is
there anything else you would like to mention about your music?
|
Kellen
When
I first started playing the clarinet, I didn't know I had a
broken reed so it sounded terrible, so I thought I'd quit. Then
my teacher noticed and fixed it so it actually sounded fine. |
|
Matt
I
am influenced by the following bassists: Victor Wooten, Flea,
Fat Mike from NOFX, and Jaco. |
