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Cendrine Marrouat: In two decades, how much has the music industry changed? What are the implications for independent artists?
Rob Tardik: Massive changes. First, we are deep into the digital age and that has changed the landscape for everyone in terms of their music and how fans get at it! It’s the age of the indie artist as the big corporate wheel has fallen by the wayside. You can do it yourself! It can be tough being a one-man army wearing all hats and sometimes not having time for the most important factor why we do this, THE MUSIC, and writing! Social media is both an incredible marketing tool to reach / communicate with new fans and an incredible time constraint as well for us, artists. Balance is now essential for survival; in the end, it's all good. Through it all, music is and simply should be FUN! All else that comes with this is pure icing on the cake!
CM: What is next for you?
RT: I will be presenting an award at the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards in late October in Chicago, and I am currently writing music for my third CD due in the spring of 2011 and looking for U.S/European representation to get into the festivals, cruises and concerts for next year. At the moment, I am performing a lot, promoting my current CD and meeting all the wonderful fans who allow me to do what I do. I plan on writing a music instructional book that encompasses my “Know Your Fretboard” teaching pedagogy I have been teaching for the last 20 years and simply keep “Moving Forward” with my music.
CM: Where can people find more about you?
RT: My Website is the best place, as well as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, My Space, etc. All the various social sites!
CM: Any last words?
RT: Thanks so much for this wonderful interview, I enjoyed this! I’ll leave you with my life’s acronym that I do my best to live everyday by. B.E.L.L – Balance, Energy, Laughter and Love. A recipe for a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. I am far from perfect but I am trying to be the best person I can be and contribute what I can to this amazing planet we all share!
End of the interview.
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Cendrine Marrouat is a freelance writer/reviewer, published author and translator living in Canada. Official Website: http://www.cendrinemarrouat.com
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Cendrine, thank-you so much for this complete and candid look at first-rate Canadian guitarist, Rob Tardik! People are certainly taking notice of his music and I am so excited that he is going to be at the American Smooth Jazz Awards in Chicago, IL on Oct. 29, joining fellow, top-rate musicians in the genre. In the years to come, we can expect to see and hear more of Rob Tardik at events of such caliber! He has held the #1 spot on the Music Choice charts for the past month and I wish him much continued success on the U.S. charts, in Europe, and in all places where his music is being played! Thank-you again, Cendrine, for your excellent featured interview! I will sign up for your newsletter, too! Best wishes and best regards to you both!
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