Dhruv Prakash

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is one of the most wonderful things that has happened to me. It has always given me tremendous joy to play,write and listen to music from a large number of styles.I feel it just completes me as a person and gives me a way in which I can identify myself.I have made some wonderful friends on the way and it just feels awesome to be part of a community of people who enjoy doing the same thing as you.

What is your music dream?

My dream is to achieve mastery over my primary instrument,the guitar and ultimately become a virtuoso someday.I want to be someone who is known for his uniqueness and creativity and who inspires others.I also want to find the right people with whom I can create beautiful songs,tour the world and just have a blast

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would start with trying to get people to understand that everybody is different and unique in their own way. The key to developing better friendships and relationships is to realize this and to appreciate and respect each other for what they are good at

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Probably Stairway to Heaven hahaha

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I listen to a lot of instrumental rock,metal and fusion stuff. Some of my biggest inspirations are Steve Vai,John Petrucci,Joe Satriani,Jason Becker,Guthrie Govan and bands like Iron Maiden,Judas Priest,AC/DC,Metallica,Pink Floyd etc

What inspires you to make music?

It feels amazing when you hear a song that you wrote and find yourself falling in love with it. It motivates you to work harder and push through the boundaries.Also seeing others appreciate and support your efforts feels great.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

It's ok to be yourself. Life is not always easy but if you keep pushing along...(I want to quote something that the villain,Orochimaru from Naruto said) "you may find some interesting things". If today is a bad day,don't let it get to you because there is always the possibility of tomorrow being the best day of your life.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

It feels amazing to watch people genuinely appreciating you for what you do and what you stand for.The ones who are actually listening aren't judging you and are just there to have a good time and watch you play.They are giving you their time and attention.It's great.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Everything is great.Music can never dissolve.It just re emerges in a different form from time to time.The beauty is always there if you know where to look

What do you think of Drooble?

Honestly,I am new to this site but I'm excited to see how it goes!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The fact that people create divisons based on the type of music they listen to and constantly slam people who listen to a different style.Music is about having fun and creating a path for yourself.It's not a fight.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

yes I love my local Indian bands.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Be humble and aim to find your own unique way. If you practice and get good, opportunities will automatically come by.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

I would say the Indian guitarist Prashant Aswani.Great feel in his playing and really soulful melodies. It's great to see a guitar player from my country make it this far.