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- 1. Abbie Corbett Double Page Spread Questions & Answers 1. Question- Hello Mia. It’s great to meet you and interview you today! The first question I have is, what is it like to be a part of the music industry in today’s society? Answer- Hey! It’s so good to be here, thank you! I would have to say it’s the most exciting and overwhelming thing ever. I have always wanted to be in the music industry since I was a young girl and although I still have a lot of work to do, I’m just taking it at my own pace and enjoying every moment. 2. Question- What or who inspired you the most that kinda made you 100% certain of being this popular singer you are becoming? Answer- Like I have mentioned, I have always been interested in being a singer since a young age, probably like most people say, but it’s true. I was and still am obsessed with British indie bands and Britpop like Oasis. I think the whole idea of being in this industry really intrigued me and artists and bands like Oasis and the Stone Roses really did help to influence me. 3. Question- Do you find it hard doing what you are doing within the industry? Answer- Yes at times, most times I do find it hard. As any musician would know, it’s a hard job, but isn’t every job? If you are really determined, it only gets easier, once you become settled. 4. Question- As everyone knows, being a music artist, there will be low and high points for everyone. What parts do you enjoy most and what parts are the most difficult? Answer- My favourite part about pursuing music is meeting so many different people! I have the opportunity on an almost daily basis on tour to be part of different subcultures, explore new cities and just learn about people and places. I would have to say the hardest part of it all is spending so much time on tour or just away from my family and friends, but other than that, it is very rewarding. 5. Question- What are typical mistakes people make when trying to pursue this career? Answer- People compare, I feel like more artists need to spend less time looking at what others are doing, stop acting like it’s a competition, and also just be prepared for a rough time, so many artists give up too fast or believe that the industry is too hard for them.
- 2. Abbie Corbett 6. Question-How do you like to reach your fans and people who listen to your music? Is there a certain way you try to target them? Answer- It’s simple really, you produce your own music and you do it for your own fans, because without them, who would listen to your songs and support you. I would like to think I know how to reach my fans and produce music that they can just simply enjoy and almost escape from really. 7. Question-How do you get people to take you seriously as a musician? Answer-I never treat my music as a hobby. I think that people will only take you as seriously as you take yourself. I treat music like it is important and so do others. 8. Question-What is it like working with other music artists that are already well known in the industry? Answer-It’s amazing! Is all I can say, it’s simply amazing. You learn so much and you become even more inspired. It’s great! 9. Question-I assume that a lot of the time you spend working on your music, however how dedicated do you believe you have to be? Answer-Truly dedicated, as I have said, you have to take this as you would any other job. It’s important to you and you have a duty to produce this music for your fans. Very dedicated! 10.Question-Lastly, what personal advice would you give to someone willing to pursue this career? Answer-Get out there first and get a job and work to build your fan base at the same time. Don’t believe you can go into music with nothing and end up with everything, it doesn’t happen like that. Work at it, have fun and stay determined and you will end up with what you want, in the end.