We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tina Carzon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tina below.

Tina, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I honestly didn’t think that I would be able to pursue being a full-time artist, even right now. I tend to doubt myself a lot and that’s just part of being a creative, in general. As we all know it, it’s hard to financially make it as an artist and musician but mentally, I am in a good place because I’m doing what I’m passionate about.

Tina, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I consider myself a multifaceted artist. Growing up, I’ve always generally been surrounded by artists. My family is very musically-inclined so that’s where the music in me comes from. I don’t have a lot of music theory yet but I’m slowly but surely learning it as I go. I play by ear in every instrument that I pick up and I found out a couple weeks ago that I actually have perfect pitch, I just don’t have the vernacular for it.

As for art, my family is also very artistic. That’s where my artistry in photography, videography, drawing, and printmaking comes from. I feel like it’s always been a part of me and meeting people who inspire me and who are now my friends, is really what got me deeper into those passions.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is sharing my work in the public eye and the unexpected reactions that I get from it. As an extroverted introvert, I’m really cautious and picky about what I put out and curate into the world. So whenever I put out new music or even a short sneak peek of something, it’s a vulnerable moment for me and I don’t expect any of it to go viral or anything but then it’s really affirming when people can resonate with it – whether it’s my art or my music. I’ve had someone tell me at shows that they want to get my [art] pieces tattooed on them, which is crazy. I would also often get random messages from people that I’ve never met in real life about how my music has inspired them and it always makes my day. Another rewarding aspect is meeting people along the way. I’ve met so many people in the music industry, from shows to jam sessions, who are just so kind, talented, and inspiring in so many ways. I’ve also learned a lot from them. The music industry or the arts in general, is definitely a risky place but I’m in it now!

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

I definitely feel like people think I’m crazy for pursuing music and going full-time artist. Even sometimes I think I’m crazy for doing it. It is hard though because you’re always on grind mode, and then sometimes I question myself, what if one day I start to hate what I’m passionate about? It’s the same thing with a 9-5 job though. We’re all trying to make it out here. Especially with the economy and state of the world right now, we’re all on survival mode. It’s been a rough journey but I’m proud of everything that I’ve accomplished and where I am today. This is just the beginning.

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