Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ariel Corinne. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Ariel, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.
From the very beginning of my life, my mother has been supportive of my singing and participation in the arts. She always encouraged me to be in the choir at school and to take up violin lessons. My father, on the other hand, was very focused on me being in sports such as tennis and did not completely support my desire to commit my time to the fine arts. Despite not being the most supportive of my musical endeavors, my father lightened up when I first started getting gigs and performing at open mics and even at grocery stores. I believe that the conviction and commitment that I showed in my performance, no matter how small the audience was, showed my dad that music was something I was serious and passionate about. Although both supported me at varying levels when I was younger, I am proud to say that both of them are fully supportive of my choice of pursuing music and being present in the industry in San Antonio. It is sad to say that the support I receive from my parents is not the norm for many musicians. Many go through life with strained relationships with their family because of their choice and desire to pursue music. Some even have severed connections due to their decision to commit to music. I am so thankful that my parents are part of the minority that decided to support their child in the arts, as that has been the most impactful thing in my entire career. My mother actively looked for gigs that I could play at, my father showed up to every gig to set up equipment and keep me safe, and my parents did everything in their power to support me even if it was tiresome. Their efforts have shown me that they will support me no matter what, and that is the greatest thing any musician could ask for.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
So much has happened since the last issue I was a part of, but let’s go over the basics first! My name is Ariel Corinne, and I am a 19-year-old musician from right here in San Antonio, Texas! I am now based in Saint. Paul, MN where I currentlyattend college. I first started music when I was 13 years old when I received a ukulele for Christmas. After recieving my ukulele, my mom and I fell into a rabbit hole of finding gigs, meeting mentors, and meeting other musicians in the music scene. I have now developed myself as a live performer and singer-songwriter, but I am working towards having music production experience under my belt. As a performer, I have done musical sets for restaurants, private parties, and weddings. I am fortunate enough to also be a contracted musician with the San Antonio International Airport. As a musician, I like to say that I provide ambiance and mood to the places I perform at! As a young woman in the music industry, I like to think that my style of ukulele-pop and folk sets me apart from others in San Antonio, as I try to combine various genres into something unique.
Since I was so young when I first joined the music scene in San Antonio, I am proud to say I have stayed true to myself and what my music stands for. One thing I want new listeners to understand, I am here to make music for not only others, but for myself, and that’s what makes my art unique and come from the heart.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
One lesson that I learned was that I am not perfect and will never be perfect. I don’t say this as a way of showing insecurity, but rather as a way to free myself from the standards of perfection. This way of thinking truly has helped me break free from the thought of being judged for the music I make or being told my music isn’t good enough by others, and even myself. For the longest time, I pushed off putting out my EP Yellow as I thought no one would enjoy it as I thought it wasn’t “perfect” yet. Perfection is very subjective, which was something I had to learn. I couldn’t reach “perfection” if I never released music and practiced producing songs. Even after releasing my EP, it has taken me 3 YEARS to find the courage to post music again. The anxiety that I put on myself not only hindered my progress but hindered my success. I am happy to say that I have learned that practice makes “perfect” even if it means putting out songs with a mistake or two. I broke that 3-year hiatus earlier this February 16th by releasing an experimental track called Andromeda. This song is not only a testament to the exploration of different genres but also an exploration of practice.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
I am currently at a pivot point in my life as I started studying music and biology at college this past fall. With my studies comes less time for live performances which a lot of my true joy in music comes from. However, this time has allowed me to explore what I can do in the studio and how I can maximize my creativity as a musician on a more digital plane. I have started to post reels of cover songs aswell as producing more music than I ever have in the past three years. Although I love performing and miss it dearly, this break has given me the opportunity to practice the other sides of my craft such as marketing, content creation, and so forth. One of these explorations comes in the form of my newest song Andromeda!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://arielcorinne.carrd.co
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/arielcorinne?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArielCorinneMusic/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1YXPdcNXK7iBO0Q3Pk2TA
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tgtYtYfuB1XiYygooiWle Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/yellow-ep/1534831853?uo=4&app=itunes
Image Credits
Alex Arrezola OneAway Studios