Making It – 01: Nikki Lamont
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So what got you into music?
I began getting into music in early high school, I started getting guitar lessons and since then I knew it was my passion and what I wanted to do with my life.
You’ve now released a few tracks, which one is your favourite?
I think my favourite song from all my releases so far is ‘What I Would Do’ I actually wrote it a long time ago and after revisiting it again to record, it had changed a lot and I feel as if it’s a song that I’ve grown up musically with.
What was the studio process like for recording each of these tracks?
The studio process was such good fun. We went to Mark Morrow Audio to record for the day and we actually ended up writing a lot of the parts for the song on the day.
Did you assume the role of the producer when in the studio, or did you let someone else advise you?
How different are your mastered tracks compared to the original concepts in your head?
What do you recommend for small musicians like yourself wanting to get into recording and releasing music?
How did you get your music on Spotify?
What promotional tools, if any, do you use?
For promotional materials I use, Instagram, Facebook and Twitters promotional tools. It’s a great way of getting your material out there, without having to spend too much.
Your voice is lovely, do you have any tips for recording vocals?
For recording vocals, the tips I’d have is really just trusting your voice. Allowing yourself to get lost in the songs you’re recording/performing can really help the flow of the song. I’ve been getting vocal lessons for a couple of years now and I can really hear the way my voice has developed throughout each recording.
What sort of equipment do you regularly use when making music?
The equipment I regularly use is my guitars and mics. I don’t have too many exciting tools to record with which is why I really enjoy going to the studio and getting to use lots of new things.
If you had to pick between a lifetime of gigging or a lifetime in the studio, what would you pick?
What’s your favourite guitar?
What would be your perfect venue to perform at?
