Artist/Band : Vanessa
Music Genre :Pop
Websites or Social Media Pages
https://youtube.com/@vaness3710?si=j_Dj3ZIFpDXoswRw
YouTube
ReverbNation
Vanessa Malisa,
What Musical Genre Do You Feel Best Describes Your Music And How Would You Describe Your Sound?
New, different
How Did You Get Your Name? Is There A Story?
My mum gave me my name
Popular name at the time
4 of us girls in Yr11 had my name and we were all in the same locker block and we all turned when Vanessa was called
What Are or Have Been Your Musical Influences?
Too many
What Are You Working On Now? Any Future Collaborations We Can Look Forward To?
I’ve got some more lyrics
No collaborations
Want to eventually complete an album
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? What Is Your Plan Of Action?
52 – so Songwriting
Want to write for others
What Is Your Favorite Track To Perform Live and Why?
Fields of Gold
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
So many
Getting a break
What’s Your Typical Songwriting Process?
Sit down when I’m focussed and ready and get it done under 15min for lyrics
Then after a while – Sit down with the guitar which I’ve had no lessons and only been strumming for about 5 months and do the music
How Has Social Media Influenced Your Career As An Artist?
Look, it had its great points and its weak points
What Are Some Tracks and Artists Currently On Your Playlist?
Mariah Carey
George Michael
Beach Boys
Prince
Madonna
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
So long ago
I studied Professional Writing & Editing – almost completed
Studied Music Theatre
And a songwriting course
Also many private singing lessons
I had so many teachers – I was fussy
Any Advice For Young People (Men or Women) That Want To Succeed In The Music World?
Keep at it
Don’t give up unless you’re not talented
What Would You Change In The Music Industry If You Were A Top Music Executive?
Nothing
Just one thing, listening to a current song yesterday on the radio, I heard a song that would not be influential and suitable because it had only one lyric and the lyric is Fatso.
How Do You Feel About Originality?
Yes, very important
I’m very very unique
Why do we want 2 of the same singer?
Is There Anything Else We Should Know About You Or That You Would Like to Add?
Let’s say I try to and have to keep very private