Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kenneth Frost . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Kenneth , thanks for joining us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

I don’t think you can really speed through refining a craft. You may start with natural talent, but it always takes time, practice, and experience to polish it up. The most essential part of making music for me is the love involved. I feel so lucky and blessed that I found something I absolutely adore doing. That love is what drives the passion and the desire to improve and keep working towards creating beautiful and meaningful art. There’s always obstacles. Self doubt, people, and just life in general. But obstacles are usually temporary and you just have to push forward and keep doing the damn thing.

Kenneth , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a singer/songwriter and keyboardist for a few different bands. Primarily my personal project ‘The Cuckoos’.

I started by just pressing some keys on a $25 Casio keyboard I picked up at a pawnshop and recording myself singing in my bathroom. Met a few like minded musicians, put a band together, started playing shows around Austin and then beyond. I got a job at a studio called The Bubble here in Austin and learned about recording. You just have to get out there and try your best. I’m still on my journey. I’ve recorded a lot of songs, and have many more to come. I’ve gotten to travel all over the US and the UK, and even played a few shows in Mexico.

I’m also playing in a few other up and coming groups in Austin called Grandmaster, Sexpop, and Intellectual Property. I’m just having a great time making music with people I love and hopefully bringing a little joy to the world. Life is short and I really want to have something positive to leave behind when I’m gone.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

Well 2020 was hard for everyone and music wasn’t paying the rent so I did have to redirect my focus into getting a job that would keep me floating. I ended up working at a Synthesizer company which honestly was such a good move for me. Through this job I’ve learned so much about Synthesizers and Drum machines which has led to me being able to help myself and others accomplish their musical desires. The experience I’ve gained has been so beneficial to me it’s like going to synthesizer school. So if anybody needs any help with that sort of thing hit me up.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

There’s a lot of personal expression and emotion and feeling that goes into making a piece of music. And if you can create something like that, and throw it out into the world, and have someone else resonate with it, it’s the best feeling in the world. Whether a song makes somebody just feel good and wanna dance or makes them feel heard or a little less lonely. I always say there’s nothing better than a good song on a bad day.

Contact Info:

• Website: Thecuckoosaustin.com
• Instagram: @Thecuckoos

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Richie Lee Davis