Interview with Demi Romano

Demi Romano, from Naperville, Illinois is a 21-year-old junior at Spoon River College, has been a musician since she was seven years old. It was then that she learned how to play the guitar and how to write her own music. I am sitting in her bedroom where I see three acoustic guitars hanging on the walls. She informs me that the one hanging in the middle is a Taylor guitar, which to musicians is a pretty big deal in the guitar world.
Christine: Demi, that is quite a collection of guitars you have hanging there, which one means the most to you?
Demi: Although my Taylor guitar is my most prized possession, the guitar that I have on the left is the one I play on most of the time. It was my first guitar, and for some reason I feel comfortable with it.
Christine: When you were seven and started to play, what inspired you to do so?
Demi: My dad grew up playing the guitar. If you think my collection is nice you should see his. By learning to play the guitar it gave my dad and I a connection, and we were able to spend more time together.
Christine: What is the most difficult part of writing your own music?
Demi: My best songs seem to just spill out of me. When I am just sitting there determined to think of something I get writers block. My songs are based off of experiences I have been through, or love in general.
Christine: Taylor Swift writes most of her songs based off of love. Would you say that your songs are similar to hers?
Demi: Yes and No. I do have love songs, but I don’t limit myself to just writing about it. Everybody can relate to love songs, that’s why they are so easy to listen to but I like to write about life as a whole.
Christine: What do you hope to accomplish as a musician? Where would you like to see yourself in a few years from now?
Demi: When I was younger I aspired to be a famous singer and songwriter. But now, I am not sure if I could handle the fame aspect of it. I enjoy doing this in my free time, but I am a psychology major and that is my priority now as a college student.
Christine: An education is the most important thing in life. If you are not going to pursue music, what do you hope to do with it in the future?
Demi: When I have children I would love for music to be a part of their life growing up like it was for me. I would also love to teach music lessons after I am finished with college.
Christine: I have really enjoyed discussing your musical talent with you. Thank you for your time with me today.
Demi: You are very welcome. Anytime I have the opportunity to discuss my music I take it!