Interview with a Professional Musician

This is an interview between a student and a professional musician, Mr. Maurie Smith, where he talks about his journey in the music industry, challenges he faced, and advice for aspiring musicians. The interview lasts for one and a half hours, and the venue is a hall where the musician sits on the front with the interviewee, and the audience sits at the back listening and asking questions.

An interview with a professional musician
An interview refers to interactive communication between two or more parties. During an
interview, one party ask a question, and the other party responds. In this assignment, it will
elaborate on a conversation between a student and a professional musician. It is an interview that
would last for one and a half hours. The venue for the dialogue is a hall, where the musician sits
on the front with the interviewee and the audience sit at the back listening and asking questions.
The interview is as follows:-
Interviewer: Thank you, Mr. Maurie Smith, for joining us today live in our studios. Please feel
at home. Yes, I would like you to tell the audience who you are, where you come from
and the field you major in as a musician.
Mr. Maurie Smith: Thank you, George, for welcoming me to your studio; I am impressed on
seeing the big population in the studio waiting to hear from me. My name is Mr. Maurie
Smith; I come from the Northern part of the United States. In the music industry, I
compose songs, cooperate with other people to get the best tune that matches with the
music then finally do the production of the song. Thank you.
Interviewer: Mr. Maurie Smith, when did you know that you can compose songs, I mean when
did you realize that you have the talent of singing, was it when you were you?, while in
school? Or after you joined college?
Mr. Maurie Smith: I began my musical journey before joining the primary level of education. I
would sing while going to the shops, performing daily chores or even during leisure.
However, at that point, I had not identified my talent. I realized my ability when I was in

college. I was in a music club where we could go out for competitions. One day, one of the
known musicians identified me, after consultation, he enrolled me in his band, where I could
train and perform at the same time.
Interviewer: Would mind telling the audience some of the challenges you face in the music
industry?
Mr. Maurie Smith: There exists many setbacks in the industry. One of the challenges includes
rejection this where an individual doubts my capability as a musician, and you may end
Secondly, some people also do not pay you as per your agreement.
Interviewer: How do you always deal with anxiety before performing?
Mr. Maurie Smith: One of the steps strategy I use to counter anxiety is that I ensure I have
prepared well for the event. Secondly, I always make jokes before the session and drink
enough water.
Interviewer: How do you interact with your fans whether on stage or away?
Mr. Maurie Smith: When I am away, I have all my social media accounts operational. For
example Facebook, twitter and Instagram. However, on stage, I always say hi to the few
fans in the front and greet others through the microphone. I sometimes join my fans in
dancing.
Interviewer: what can you tell someone out there that is watching you and would like to join the
music industry?

Mr. Maurie Smith: I can say is that the journey is full of challenges, but you must be ready to
move on, you will not make it a day. Always be optimistic, do not focus on money but
aim at equipping yourself with skills.
Interviewer: Thank You, Mr. Job, for joining us today. We appreciate a lot may God show you
the way.
Mr. Job: Thank you too. I am impressed to see the large crowd I will continue delivering my
best.