For my interview, I contacted Miss Rosa Rosewell. I contacted her because she is a member of a band that is currently occupying the 41st place on the band ranking, but also because she is mother to a bunch of children, and in a while to be married again to the love of her life. Here is my report, the questions are in bold... How did you reach the point where you are now, and how hard was it to get there? A lot of hard work! Before I even started my career as a musician, I had A LOT of skilling to do. You have to make a lot of sacrifices as well. For example: we don't get much free time... and we work on most holidays... What would you say is the most important thing for someone young to learn on his/her way up? How to prioritize... like: balancing his or her career with personal things. That can be hard to learn... because the only way to learn that is with experience. And when looking at skills, what is the most important to learn? At skills it all depends on what you'll be doing. As a traveler, it's important to know your yoga. Believe it or not! Yoga is the thing that helps keep you in good health! Yoga is important for other stuff. A couple of "secret skills". When you're in a band, what things do you need to do that are important to the band? Well, teamwork is certainly important. And, again, making sacrifices. Sometimes, in a band with two or more people, the members also don't always agree on one thing, so it's important to learn how to make... um... compromises! And very important is to communicate with each other, so that you know when there are jam sessions, or recordings, or video shoots. While touring, is it hard to stay in touch with your loved ones if they don't tour? How do you manage to talk to everyone you love while touring, is that do-able? It IS very hard. There are a lot of people that I only see twice a year: in Rio for the Big Bang, and in London for DotD. So I make a lot of phone calls and send a lot of text messages while I'm in the Bowing, traveling from city to city. It is do-able, but it can be extremely hard. And, like, right now I'm not touring with my husband... ex-husband...fiancé. So I don't see a few of my kids as often. So yeah, that is very hard. What would you say is the greatest achievement you've reached at this time? I would have to be sappy and say that my greatest achievement is having my kids and still being able to maintain a good family life on the road. As for my career, we made it to the top 40 radio chart... And our best ranking was number 28. So that's pretty good. What was the hardest decision you had to make in your career up till now? Why was that one so hard? The hardest decision of my career was leaving my life as a soloist behind, so join my friend's band. I had to leave a band behind twice in my life. The first time was when my band mate became inactive and we were preparing for a tour. I had to leave that band behind and it was difficult because... well it was my first band. I created it... I put so much work into it. The second time was similar, but this time, it was hard to leave behind my life as a Jazz artist to become a classical musician. What is the best thing that happened to you in your life? Why is it that special? I would say... becoming a mum! That put a whole new meaning to my life. And that's why it was so special. Before I became a mum, I just felt sort of empty and uncertain... But becoming one gave me a purpose. Did you have a dream when you were a child, about your future? Did it come true? Yes, I did have one! When I was a child, I wanted to be a doctor! And no, it didn't come true. I fell in love with a DJ. Yes... I learned how to play the piano pretty young, and I've always loved to sing. But it wasn't until I went to a couple of my then-boyfriend's concerts that I got into music. So I changed my plans, starting off on my own, searching a band mate of my own after that. Final question: Is there any good piece of advice you would give me, on any perspective? I know it's a bit cliché, but honesty really is the best policy. No matter how afraid you are to tell the truth, you should always tell the truth. Even if you think it'll get you in trouble. Because in the end, at least you won't have any guilt. Ok so I'm not talking about when someone asks: does this outfit make me look fat? Don't say, "YES, definitely!" That's just harsh! So, use good judgment. Thank you for the interview Miss Rosewell, I've learned a lot from you and hope to achieve good things, the same way you have managed to do! Comments #1. Hi niels!
Very nice interview, this is how it should be! You've asked realy good questions. I see you learned a lot of the answers of Rosa.. Keep up the good work! greetings Mr. Craanen Thomas Craanen
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