Interview With Xavier Leduc
Have you always been interested in music? What is your story and how did you start making music?
I’ve been interested in music ever since I was a little kid. I started listening to my parents’ music. I liked Frank Zappa and The Eagles the best. I also really liked Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” album. I really loved the guitar parts Slash did on the album and really wanted to learn guitar after hearing that. My mom got me a toy electric guitar and started me on piano lessons when I was 8. At 13 years of age I bought a real electric guitar with my own money and started lessons. I ended up studying Arts Administration at Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke (QC) in Canada still and furthered my music knowledge a lot and learned business too. I started producing music at home in 2017 and here I am now!
What are you working on now? Any future releases we can look forward to?
I’ve just started a job working at a music store in Granby QC and am learning all the technical aspect of instruments. I’m hoping I’ll have some interesting jams and recording sessions with staff and possibly clients too!
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry?
Make great music!
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
Holding a steady band.
How do you go about writing a song? Do you have a melody in your head and then write the other music for it or what’s Your typical songwriting process?
I just jam out different parts and ad lib it all together.
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?
There are new ways of consuming music.
List some famous musicians currently on your playlist?
Slash
Billy Corgan
Dead Mau5
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
Working at my father’s hardwood flooring plant as a purchaser.
Would you have any advice for young people wanting to follow in your footsteps?
Learn how to play an instrument as early as possible.
If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be?
Better income from streaming for artists.
How do you feel about originality?
Very important. It keeps you alive in this game.
Is there anything else we should know about you? or Something that you would like to add?
I’m open to collaborating with people!
Links to Where Your Music Can be Purchased