Interview Questions

Hello there,

This is a short and sweet post. Earlier I stated how I wanted to do interviews for my site.  Well, here are some questions that I would love to have my guests answer. If you think of any more please feel free to add them to the comment section.

Who is in your band?

How do you get along?

Where did you get your name?

How would you describe your sound?

Why did you get into music?

Who is your favorite independent/underground artist besides yourself?

What and who inspire your lyrics?

What are your live performances like? (Example: Laid back, energetic)

Who is the craziest person in the group?

What is a typical studio session like?

What do you love most about the music scene these days?

What do you dislike?

What is your songwriting process like?

Do you do other things besides music?

What kind of artists do you want to work with?

What are your fans like?

Who has the most twitter love?

Who eats the most?

Who is the worst driver?

Share a funny story.

When you become millionaires, what fun things will you do with your money?

What are your favorite websites?

Who are the special fans you want to thank?

What do you want to accomplish with your music?

Any extra footage or comments?

Where can your fans get your music?

Where can music executives contact you?

Add press kit if desired.

Much love,

SJ

Questions Every Indie Artist/Band Should Be Able To Answer

The Homework Portion 

 Every artist wants to think he is doing great. I'm just gonna make music and sell sell sell. Do you have fans? Yeah! How many? Blank stare. If you want to know the health of your band you have to think of it from an manager prospective. These are the same things an A&R and record label are going to want answers to. Knowing the answers can also save you a lot of time and money. If you realize where you need help you can fix your problem. If you are doing great you know you are on the right path and can continue doing what you are doing. Either way, look at it as encouragement. I'm a numbers girl. The numbers don't lie. They are painful sometimes in life, but the truth sets you free so I'm told. Also, knowing this can help when writing your press kit. So get started. Feel free to post your answers as a response or to do them with your band.

    

I want real answers too.  

1.    On average, how many fans come to a show specifically to see you?

2.    How many views do you get to your youtube channel each month?

3.    When someone comments, how long does it take you to respond with thank you or answering a question?

4.    How many people at your shows sign up for your email list?

5.    How many emails do you send out a month?

6.    How many cds/albums do you give away at every show?

7.    How many cds/albums do you sell a month?

8.    How many likes does your Facebook page get a month?

9.    Do you post regularly to your website/blog?

10. How many fans do you think you have that do not know you personally?

11.  What are your favorite venues locally? Nationally?

12.  What are your goals for the next six months?

13. How often do ppl request you to book a show with them?

14. Do you have plans for reaching these goals.

15. Do you have a manager?

16. Do you listen to your manager’s advice?

17. What steps do you take to learn about the music industry?

18.  Do you feel you would benefit from bringing someone on to work (paid) for you?

19.  How do your friends/loved ones help you?

20. How do you promote yourself?

21. What websites/magazines are you on/in?

22. Do you submit your music for press purposes?

23. Are you happy with these numbers? 

Identify the areas you need to improve in and do so. Before you can go on tour and sell out shows you have to have people purchase your music. Before you can have people purchase your music you must have fans. Before you have fans you must do your part to get them. Once you get them you have to hold on to them. It’s a loving relationship that will have it’s ups and downs, but you must be committed for it to work.  If you have someone to work for you you have to listen. Don’t pay and them ignore his/her advice. Get someone you trust, someone who has your best interest at heart.  Even then, learn all you can. That way when you receive advice you will understand it and be more inclined to follow through. Or, you can ask the right questions, or reject it with understanding. If you are performer of music looking to be a seller of music you must be a student of the music business. No way around it.

If you have any questions or you want some paid help hit me up. Make sure to follow me on twitter for more tips.

Hope this helps,

Sara Jo

Tag: About Me

Figured I'd do one cuz...

1. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? Sure
2. A big poofy dress or a short party dress? Big dress. Don't like short dresses much.
3. Are diamonds a girl's best friend? No. I don't see the point.
4. Is your hair up or down today? up, in a bun thing.
5. Do you straighten your hair? Yes.
6. Favorite mascara? Idk. They pretty much look the same on me. Lancome I guess.
7. Do you get your nails done? Nope.
8. Small or large purses? Large.
9. Jeans or sweats? Jeans. I hate sweats.
10. Do you wear clothes/shoes/jewelry that's uncomfortable? All shoes are uncomfortable. I hate shoes.
11. Do you text message a lot? Not really.
12. Whats your favorite color? Black. I love purple too.
13. Heels or flats? Flats. Heels are evil. Not really, but I have bad balance and heels are extra uncomfortable and I look just as sexy in flats.
14. Would you ever leave the house without makeup on? Yep.
15. Walmart or Target? Walmart. Target is a higher priced wanna be.
16. Do you think lip gloss is the best!? It's okay.
17. Do you own any big sunglasses? Nope. I don't wear sunglasses because I can't see with them and then I get a headache.
18. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Depends on where I'm going, what my hair is already doing, and how I feel. Might be 15. Might be 1 hour.
19. Do you like to wear dresses? Yes. I love dresses. I need more.
20. In the last 48 hours have you hung out with a guy? Nope. Been all alone :(
21. Do you like to hold hands? N.O. I really don't see the point.
22. What do you notice when you first meet a guy? Arms and lips. MUSCLES awe. Love toned arms. And lips. Not crusty or too thin.
23. Do you like making eye contact? Yes.
24. Would you kill for chocolate? Uh, no.
25. On a scale from 1-10 how fun is shopping? Depends. Not really interested in shopping though. Especially for clothes. I hate shopping for clothes cuz nothing fits.
26. Do you yell a lot? No.
27. Do you wear sweatpants/pajamas to school/work? No. Who does that?
28. Have you ever dressed unlike yourself to impress a guy? Again who does that? No. Men are attracted to me because I'm me. My smile and intelligence does all the work.
29. What makeup could you not live without? I could live without it all if I had to. I do love some lip balm though. Can't do crusty lips.
30. Do you fall in love easily? No. I never fall in love. I wish I did.
31. Do you have cramps? All the time.
32. Do you think you have the bestest friend ever? She's alright. JK. Yes I do.