September 2009

 

Interview: The Breakpoint Method

 

 

 

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What is your musical background like?

 

I started out singing when I was little - never performed really, but just liked to sing along to my "Top Gun" soundtrack. I became more interested in singing during church, and pretty much continued singing for my own enjoyment. I started playing guitar when I was in 6th grade and this guy at the guitar shop played "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on the guitar in front of me. I was amazed! He said he had only been playing for 2 weeks, and I thought that if you could play Nirvana after just 2 weeks, that maybe I had a chance! I taught myself how to play guitar and never stop learning more.

 

Any other members in your family that are musicians?

 

My grandfather was an amazing piano player. I've heard a few recordings, and have to say that I was really impressed and proud to be his grandson, although he died a long time before I was born. My mother also played the guitar when I was a boy, and was very helpful during those first few years of playing.

 

What is the TOP reason why you want to play music?

 

You know when you hear a song that really moves you? You almost feel as if the song was written just for you, and gives you an outlet to convey emotions? I wanted to give people the same thing. Every time I write a song, I hope to myself that at least one person will feel emotionally moved by its meaning.

 

What's your stance on file swapping?

 

Like downloading mp3s? I'm completely for it! As long as people hear you, I think it's wonderful!

 

What is the process of making a CD?

 

More than you could imagine. Since we're in the process of making an album, we're learning more and more every day about how much work goes in to one of those bad boys! In the end, though, after you hear yourself playing and singing back - after it's been mastered... It's the most amazing thing I've ever went through. Even though it takes weeks and weeks of work, it's 100% worth it.

 

How do you get the word out about your music?

 

Our fans do most of that for us! We have a very loyal and active fanbase and they treat us well! We also spend hours a day on MySpace and Facebook spreading the word about our music.

 

How is your local response to your music?

 

I never imagined Salina would love us so much!

 

What is the furthest you have traveled for a gig?

 

Roughly 8 hours away to St. Louis.

 

What tune on the CD are you most proud of?

 

Dropout. That used to be an old acoustic song of mine, and the whole band worked together to make it rock! It's still my favorite to this date!