Difference between revisions of "Live Performance Interview Tips"
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| + | If you must ask the most obvious of questions – “How is the tour going?” – use that question to set up a follow up: What's the strangest show you've had? What were the audiences like in Europe? How do you manage the economic realities of touring? Etc. | ||
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| + | Most of all, it is important to LISTEN. Instead of jumping back to your list of question, listen to your guest, and think on behalf of the audience. Ask the next question on their behalf - what would they want to know? What is the logical follow up to the point your guest just made? | ||
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Revision as of 16:59, 15 November 2013
The key to a good interview is preparation. 15 minutes with Google will give you lots of topics and ideas for a great interview. So come prepared with questions written down. Refer to those questions during the interview, but don't just read them off like a list.
Have fun with the interview, but keep it focused and oriented towards the KDHX audience.
Here are some starters:
- Can you talk about the recording process for the latest album?
- What was it like to work with X as a producer?
- Some critics have pointed out X about your music. What’s your view?
- How did you get started playing piano/guitar/banjo or writing songs?
- You have a unique approach to songwriting/singing/playing. How has that changed over time?
- Tell me what inspired that song.
- You’ve had some interesting collaborations with X and Y. Talk about working with X or Y.
Avoid yes or no questions. Also avoid general questions about “influences.” If you know the artist has a unique influence or experience, ask a specific question about that.
If you must ask the most obvious of questions – “How is the tour going?” – use that question to set up a follow up: What's the strangest show you've had? What were the audiences like in Europe? How do you manage the economic realities of touring? Etc.
Most of all, it is important to LISTEN. Instead of jumping back to your list of question, listen to your guest, and think on behalf of the audience. Ask the next question on their behalf - what would they want to know? What is the logical follow up to the point your guest just made?
