Since graduating from Berklee College of Music, how have you settled on the direction(s) of your music career?
It has not been an easy ride, and actually coming out of graduation time, I felt a little lost in my identity of where I was supposed to fit in with the industry. After being a student for so long, it was time to put all of my networking and other skills to the test. So since graduating, I have been consistently working in the world of performing at corporate events, cocktail hours, and other events that fit in this field. Not to mention I have been playing gigs at places like the Black Rose Irish Pub in Boston, MA and the Matterhorn Bar in Stowe, VT. I am constantly on the lookout for the next thing, but right now I am happy building my brand in this world as it keeps coming! Just feeling blessed and lucky to be hired to play this early on after leaving Berklee.
You seem to be able to keep up a full schedule of live performances. What do you enjoy about playing in front of these audiences?
What I love most about performing in front of my audiences are their reactions. Typically responses are very loving and rather enthusiastic, which is exactly why I do what I do. It absolutely melts my heart to see people loving music the way I do.
You’ve also been releasing some new music, including “Vampire”, which I love. What is your favorite part about the recording process?
You currently offer custom compositions, which is something you mentioned as a goal the last time we talked. What is that process like?
For most projects that I work on, there is a lot of artistic freedom. I have been able to collaborate with artists and add my own ideas, I will usually record tracks and have the artist I work with pick takes they wish to keep or not. Of course this varies per artist, however I love this type of creative outlet.
What would you say is your biggest challenge with your music career?
I believe being a freelance musician purely takes on an entrepreneurial role. Whether prepping for the various gigs of the week, finding the next one, or emailing with people about other opportunities, the grind never stops, and truthfully it can be exhausting. Playing music has been and continues to be my dream, and so in order to continue achieving that, it's important to know that the hussle can't stop. Recently I have expanded my team to help make things a little bit easier, and in doing this, we are able to get twice the amount of work done as opposed to when I was alone.
What are your immediate music goals?
I hope she’s able to achieve those goals!
As always, I want to thank Alyssa for visiting, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.
I know you’ll all want to follow along with Alyssa to see what she's up to. The best way is to follow her on Instagram and Spotify. You should also be sure to check out her website. They’re great ways to make sure you don't miss a thing!
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