We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Teiji Mack a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Teiji, thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Honestly a lot of it was simply trial and error. Plenty of late nights and waking up the next morning, not liking what i created. Plenty of sessions with the homies. where the vibe mattered more than my own feelings and vision. I think that there’s really no other way to “speed up” the learning process other than to be a sponge and constantly practice your craft. It’s like a martial art forreal, so you have to test and trial and practice your different forms until it becomes second nature. The most important skill to have is honestly just an open mind and a willingness to learn. That can take you much further on your journey. The only thing that’s really in the way of you exploring new avenues, is you. You can block your growth by being closed minded to certain ways of doing things. But, i guess in that sense, that can only be considered part of your journey. Maybe i wouldnt be who i am today if i was more opened minded and less stubborn. I’m grateful for the ability to grow and mature, nonetheless.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Truthfully, i just want to show people that you can do whatever you set your mind to. There’s always a way even when the method doesn’t seen the conventional. I first started playing music in band from an early early age. I didn’t really get into the “creation” part of music until i was about 15. It started as a dream really. I used to freestyle with some friends and i was horrible at it. I wanted to be better. To this day, that’s been my motivation, to constantly get better and better no matter what I do. It’s a simply dream but I find it easier to focus when my vision isn’t spread so thin. I can’t hold the entire world just yet, so i opt to pick my favorite things lol. I got into the music industry simply because i enjoy creating and i like creating with others. Of course there is a a business aspect to it, but that’s just what a professional career is. I learn the hard parts so i can have more fun on the backend. I think that I’m most proud of my ability to simply keep going, despite all odds. I can go back and listen to stuff I’ve even made last year, and I’m constantly evolving and changing, it excites me still, even after 10+ years of this. When you see or hear “.TEIJI” .. i just want you to think of freedom

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

Being able to make people feel understood and heard. That probably

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Simply support what resonates with you, and don’t like something just because it’s trendy. Like things because you like them

Contact Info:

• Website: https://teiji.bandcamp.com
• Instagram: @justTEIJI
• Twitter: @justTEIJI
• Youtube: @TheRealTYG