Hello there thought I'd join in!
1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? Yes, both
What instruments? Piano is my first instrument but for singer-songwriting I play guitar. I also play clarinet (poorly)
When did you start playing? I started guitar at around 15 years old, piano a bit earlier and clarinet when I was 8.
Did you teach yourself? Nope
2. Are you in a band or bands? n/a
What is the name of the band? n/a
What do you play? n/a
What other instruments are in the band?n/a
Do you have a band website? www.reverbnation.com/AshaFariaVare
3. Do you write songs? Yes
Do you write lyrics, music or both? Both
Do you have a writing partner? Nope
4. Do you record your music? Yes
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? Nope, n/a
Do you use a recording studio? Yep
Do you have music available on the web? if so where? Yes, on Youtube (search Asha Faria-Vare), on reverbnation (see above), on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ashafariavare) and soon it'll be on iTunes etc.
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? n/a
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?
6. Are you a tech head? Not really
7. What country do you live in? Northern Ireland during term time, England during the holidays
8. What are your ambitions? I have no idea
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? I like to write funny poems
What are your pastimes? Martial arts. BJJ, Shaolin Qi Shi Kung-Fu, Aikido, Tai Jutsu.
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? To meet people and share music