We were lucky to catch up with Rixx recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Rixx, thanks for joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
Right out of high school I moved across the country out to Los Angeles with no contacts at all, and it was tough. I was thrust into a world I never knew before. I’d met people I’d only seen on tv, and I’d met so many faces it’s gotten hard to remember, but I’ve learned some ins and outs of the industry and how much is involved in it! It’s been a crazy ride so far and sometimes a new step in life is only one conversation or phone call away.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I grew up playing piano since I was about 8 and have always had a huge appreciation for music. I got my first guitar at 11 and immediately felt connected to it, playing it just about every day. I had sang a lot of my life, but only just started taking it seriously in order to develop and train my voice better. Moving out to Los Angeles at 18 not knowing a single person, I learned head on just how crazy this world of music is, and how it can knock you down, or pick you up. There’s a definitive correlation between your career and who you are as a person, and this life I’ve chosen has helped me build a lot of character as well as finding myself. I’m proud of the things I’ve accomplished so far on this wild ride and even if they’re in the past, I use them to push myself forward onto bigger and better things to come! I’ve felt myself learning more about me than any other part of my life, singing and being a musician. I feel a strong connection to audiences and want to entertain them and put on great shows for them. My goal is to be onstage giving my all and pouring myself out to the crowds. It’s been a crazy ride so far, but it’s all worth it when you’re connecting with fans and helping people through their own lives through music as many bands had done for me!
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
being in the music industry is extremely personal and impacts so many lives, good and bad. Staying positive and determined to achieve what you want is a huge part of that. You have to give up certain things that aren’t working and let go of certain aspects you don’t need. You have to have as much perspective as you can, which is difficult, but knowing how to single out specific parts help you achieve what you want! You have to know what you want and figure out how to get there!
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Connections, connections… Meeting hundreds of people so far, you’ve got to know who to listen to and who not to! It’s all a part of it. I’ve met so many great people so far though and couldn’t be more glad to connect with them and meet new people along the way! People help out people, and that’s the way things work. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is to connect with you can and to not let opportunities slip away!
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