interview
Why Music Counts
By Lia Estate
In exploration of sound, vibrational influence, the association and influence that music has to the human condition, we interviewed Riccardo Estate (AKA Ricky Summer), Bachelor of Music graduate, singer, vocal coach, composer, music producer and musician.
musical director and teach vocals, guitar and keys.”
What attracted you to music in the first place? “There’s a ‘Zen’ about it. Being in the moment, a focus, when the rest of the world melts away.”
How have you changed other’s lives with your music or creativity? “When it comes to teaching singing, most of it has to do with confidence. Through my lessons, I help my students build confidence, not just with their singing voice, it helps their speaking voice, and social confidence as well. In turn, they often end up getting to know themselves better in the process.”
What instruments do you play and what other music skills do you have? “I play guitar, keyboard, Keytar, saxophone and I sing. I record and produce music including all my own work. I’m also a
What makes your music different? “First, a story comes to me and this is where I get the intent for my lyrics. It’s world building, I write about life through the lens of imagined worlds.”
How do you think music, sound or vibrational frequencies affect people? “I think it’s different for everyone. Hence there are many genres of music. I think music has the power to lift us up and help us to express our deepest thoughts and emotions. Those emotions aren’t always positive, in saying that the expression of negative feelings can be cleansing as well.”
How did you begin teaching music? “I stumbled into teaching. I was asked to teach voice, then discovered that I really enjoyed the process. This is because I enjoy helping people and it makes me a better musician.” Why is the voice so important? “Because it’s the core of human expression. It’s how we make sound as humans, how we express our emotions.” Riccardo Estate (Ricky Summer) can be contacted Here: & Music:
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