Meet Italy-born UK Open Mic performer, Carla:

Hi Carla, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

29

Where were you born?

Italy

Where did you grow up?

Sardinia

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

I’m from a small town, where there’s is not really much to do. I always tried to invest my time in something regarding music. So i used to sing in church since I was young, i used to organise small events with friends just to have fun and express myself. Also is a very quiet and peaceful town

Where are you based now, and why?

London, because I would like to improve my skills as a singer

What got you into making music in the first place?

Church, sounds funny maybe, but I also learned how to play guitar as I used to play every Sunday in church

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing, Guitar

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Definitely Lauryn Hill, I love how she play with her voice, Rhianna as well because she’s very versatile and many more

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

2

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Always so much to say not knowing how to say it. I feel espirated and I play some beats and the rest is very natural

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

Because i have to start somewhere

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Just be yourself and show your skills, risk

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

Be probably judged in a negative way

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

The time as i have to work full-time at the same time and things are very hard so it is easy to feel demoralized and demotivated sometimes

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://instagram.com/comidacarla?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!