many extraordinary musicians who are still singing in
bars and pubs, and what inspires me is that they sing
for pennies but they still didn’t give up. There was
also a pianist I met in Italy from Cuba who told me he
practises music for 17 hours a day. That’s true
dedication and passion.
What are some of your interests outside of music?
You recently went to the OZ Comic-Con – are you
interested in comics or science-fiction?
I did! I dressed up as Sailor Mercury and people still
recognised me, even with the blue hair. I do love scifi but I’m only new to the comic/anime scene. I went
to AVCON last year and as a performer, it was fun to
wear a cosplay and portray a character, like acting.
And the atmosphere is really enthusiastic. I also love
to ice skate, which many people would be surprised to
hear, and swim when I can find the time between
What advice would you give to a young person
who wants to become a singer?
Work on your artistry as much as possible and work
with other artists. Ask questions about the industry
and learn all you can. If you are just starting out, get
as much exposure as possible BUT it has to be the
right kind of exposure. Trust your instincts. It’s a
hard, unpredictable road to go down, but it’s always
worth it if you’re doing what you love.
What are the things in life that you find inspiring?
Music is the most inspiring thing in my life. If I listen
to a song or hear about someone’s experience that
astounds me, then I want to achieve the same things
and drive myself to do it. I also love hearing about
other people’s stories behind music. There are so
study and music.