(Photo Credit: Kelsi Stogdill)
How did you get your start in music, and what was the first instrument you learned?
It just always seemed to make sense to me. The impact music has on people was something I’ve always wanted to be a part of. The very first instrument I learned was the alto saxophone, in the fifth grade. It was some hand-me-down horn we got through the school.
How many instruments can you play, and what are they?
It’s hard to say, ‘cause there are loads of instruments I haven’t had an opportunity to jam on yet. As for what I would consider myself somewhat decent at, definitely bass and guitar. Anything with strings you can pick at, really. I’m also a pretty ok pianist. Drums, I can keep a beat for a bit. And as I previously mentioned, the sax. But my proficiencies are strings and keys.
If you could only play one of those for the rest of your life which one would it be?
I’ve been playing on the same Ibanez sr506 six string bass for at least a decade now, so probably that. We’ve become very close, and frankly I can’t imagine my life without her.
How do you get yourself in a creative mindset to write music?
Music is my mindset. I’m always grooving on the frequencies of consciousness. It’s how I process things.
Say you were mentoring a new musician, what is the biggest piece of advice you would give them?
Be patient, and keep an open mind. Also, be nice. You never know what people are going through.
What 3 songs are a must while you’re cooking?
It depends on how I’m feeling. My taste is pretty chaotic as far as styles and genres go. I can vibe to just about anything if it’s genuine. Great art comes from great sorrow.
Where can we find you at?
You can stream Manhattan Blockade’s new LP, as well as our previous releases wherever you get your music online. Follow us on Facebook, Insta, etc. As far as I go, you can find me on the aforementioned social media platforms. I do Snapchat from time to time as well. I’m not difficult to find.
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