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− | ==Preparation==
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− | make sure you have listened to their music and done some research before they get to the studio.
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− | This will help to capture better relevant content during the interview, but will also lend to a sense of confidence in you as representative.
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− | Begin by thanking them for their time, and work to establish a trusting rapport with general friendly conversation prior to recording.
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− | Explain the format if they’re not already familiar with the spotlights (play one if necessary).
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− | ==Reminders==
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− | mention to them:
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− | *That their responses will get condensed into 10-20 second sound-bites, so they need to be try to be concise, and speak in complete sentences.
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− | *To speak one at a time.
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− | *Go over microphone and headphone use. Suggest that they will sound better by staying on mic, and listening for quality.
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− | *When there’s more than one, ask them to each speak their name, in order to help you to recognize who said what, and to pronounce their names correctly.
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− | ==Begin the interview==
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− | Begin the Interview as soon as the conversation begins leading into the music. Here are some example questions. Avoid yes or no questions.
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− | *How did the group get started?
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− | *Where did the name of the group come from?
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− | *If someone hasn’t heard your music, how do you tell them what to expect? Or would you rather not?
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− | *Is there a primary songwriter in the group? Does everyone contribute to that process? If its a solo songwriter I ask what kind of things inspire them, what kind of process they typically go through when writing etc.
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− | *If its a studio recording, how do they think it compares to or differs from their live sound?
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− | *Describe your musical journey up to this point and where you're headed.
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− | *What do you think makes you unique among groups that play similar music?
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− | *What do you think people enjoy most about your music?
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− | *What about the band or recording excites you most?
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− | ==Improvise==
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− | Feel free to deviate from these questions, but make sure that the quotes you're getting are usable. Don't be afraid to direct your guest and guild to a better response by rewording your question. But keep in mind. if they don't make the point well, you can write it into narration - as long as the artist quotes you'll rely on have some character and vitality.
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− | Above all '''''listen''''' to what they are saying. If they go down an interesting path, go down it with them. If they're struggling to answer something, ask a different question.
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