Exposed Vocals Interviews Masaaki Ota
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Masaaki Ota: I am a blind. So this is the way. I play at a cafe. I grew up there.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Masaaki Ota: This is my name.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Masaaki Ota: Great service. I always upload my music because that is the only way.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Masaaki Ota: Sure.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Masaaki Ota: I play at a cafe every day. I make musics there.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Masaaki Ota: I do not have any website but I use SoundCloud, YouTube, Twitter, FaceBook, Google plus, and more.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Masaaki Ota: I will donate.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Masaaki Ota: I am looking for that.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Masaaki Ota: Nothing but I will make musics.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Masaaki Ota: I want to write some fictions.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Masaaki Ota: I do not know.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?
Masaaki Ota: I will make more good musics. thanks.