Venarra
Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer, Venarra:
Hi Venarra, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
18
Where were you born?
London
Where did you grow up?
London
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
London’s diversity and multicultural aspects provided me with a broader view on music. Hearing others sing and play instruments, whether it be through busking or festivals really helped enforce this love for music.
Where are you based now, and why?
Although I now live in Hertfordshire, I’m still based in London. I’m also in a band called Bloodtype and we’re based around St albans and Stevenage.
What got you into making music in the first place?
This is honestly a hard question to answer. I’d like to say my family, well to be specific my father.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Piano
Guitar
Music Producer
Beat Making
I can play the Bass, Drums, Cajon, Cello and Double Bass at a basic-intermediate level.
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Daniel Caesar, Sabrina Claudio, Raveena Aurora, Tori Kelly, Yussef Dayes, Laufey, Joe Hisashi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Puma Blue and Deftones
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
I want to put myself out of my comfort zone and share my passion as well as meet others in similar positions.
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?
Getting over Music Blocks and burnout.
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
www.instagram.com/venarramusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/venarramusic/
www.youtube.com/@venarra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/@venarra
soundcloud.com/venarra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soundcloud.com/venarra
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!