Dance Artist Question:

☛ When and why did you start playing?
☛ Which instruments do you play?
☛ What was the first tune(s) you learned?
☛ Is your family musical?
☛ Describe your family member's musical interests and abilities.
☛ Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?
☛ Which famous musicians have you learned from?
☛ Who was your first teacher? Other teachers?
☛ Describe your first instrument. Other instruments.
☛ What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town?
☛ Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones?
☛ Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD's?
☛ Have you been in competitions? Fleadh's? Any prizes?
☛ Do you perform in public? Describe those occasions? Concerts, radio, TV?
☛ Do you play for dances? Step-dancers? Describe the differences.
☛ How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
☛ Do you get nervous before a performance or a competition?
☛ What advice would you give to beginners who are nervous?
☛ Do you attend sessions? What makes a good session?
☛ How often and for how long do you practice?
☛ What do you practice - exercises, new tunes, hard tunes, etc.?
☛ Do you teach music?
☛ How do you balance your music with other obligations - mate, children, job?