THIS week we chat with the superb up-and-coming local singer and guitarist Mia Mazzarella.<\/p>\n
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What motivated you to become a musician?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve been lucky enough to have been around different genres of music and lots of live music regularly since I was younger. I also come from a very talented, musical family, which has ultimately led to music becoming so natural in my life, it’s like breathing. I don\u2019t think I could live without it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How would you describe your style?<\/strong><\/p>\n I would say my style is more towards the Australian indie genre at the moment, but the best part of music is that it can be whatever you make it to be!<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been making music for years now and while it\u2019s changed since I wrote my first song, I feel as though my musical stimulus throughout the years has allowed me to keep my music similar to the stuff I am listening to at the time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Which other bands\/musicians inspire you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I think it\u2019s an Australian music cliche to be inspired by Missy Higgins, but she has been one of my biggest influences musically since I was a little girl. I have lots of memories associated with her music and I\u2019ve always admired the blatant Aussie accent she has when she sings.<\/p>\n I also take a lot of inspiration from other Australian artists, such as Julia Jacklin, Ball Park Music, Ruby Fields and Thelma Plum.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What are some highlights you have from your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n Music is so special in the fact that a song can take you back to a particular moment in your life.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been very lucky in my little music career that I\u2019ve had many opportunities offered to me since I was a fresh-faced artist.<\/p>\n Every time I hear Missy Higgins\u2019 Scar, I\u2019m reminded of my first solo, public performance, where I\u2019m sure I sang a fairly pitchy rendition.<\/p>\n Shortly after this performance, I started taking guitar lessons, which is where the beginning of my music career started to blossom into what it is today.<\/p>\n As I\u2019ve gotten older, my music has been a very special part of who I am. In 2020 I played my first Blues & Roots Festival, run by the legend, Colin Thompson. Through the BBRMF, I have performed alongside some of Bendigo\u2019s best musicians and formed some of my greatest friendships.<\/p>\n I have since joined the lovely Flora and The Band in recording their upcoming album – stay tuned!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n