Faith McLeod

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Classical pianists studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Have also played in orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles, theatre shows, duos, and solo. Music ranging from covers to original compositions both songs and instrumentals and styles ranging from classical to jazz, pop to country, blues and folk. Audiences from pubs and clubs, festivals, to theatres, grand halls and the Sydney Opera House. Currently composing and teaching on the Central Coast.

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English

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

Music is self expression. It is cathartic and healing. My music is created based on my life experiences, adventures, emotions, relationships and learning.

What is your music dream?

To create music that others enjoy listening to. Music that is heard by many!

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

Love and acceptance

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Fur Elise

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Beethoven, Chopin , Yurima, Hans Zimmerman, Morricone, Einaudi, Desplat, Tiersen, Lloyd Webber,

What inspires you to make music?

Traveling, feelings, movies, people

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

Music has a way of speaking without words. The sounds, particularly of the piano, are very inspiring and healing

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

I love sharing and connecting with them

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

It’s changed over the years and the market is saturated particularly with streaming services available

What do you think of Drooble?

not sure

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Trying to get my music out there

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

yes I love going to see live music

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

social media following and be tech savvy