Briana is a music school veteran. Before coming to Belmont she also attended at Booker T. Performing Arts High School, studying in the footsteps of great singers such as Alumni Norah Jones and Erykah Badu. TOWERMIX recently had the opportunity to interview Briana and learn a little more!
Matthew: Briana, you’re originally from Dallas, TX. What inspired the big move to Nashville?
Briana: I wanted to go to a school with a good musical program. Belmont is a renowned music school. I knew if I went to school there I would get a great musical education. Plus Nashville is known as music city, I knew I would have a chance to learn from real people in the industry.
Matthew: What are you studying at Belmont University?
Briana: I’m a commercial voice major with an emphasis in music business.As a commercial voice major I get to explore and sing many different styles of music.With my emphasis in Music Business I get to take classes about the music industry.
Matthew: How do you feel your major will help you in your musical career?
Briana: My major will help me to navigate the waters of the music industry. When I finally graduate from college I will understand the industry I hope to be apart of. There is a business side to this creative industry and with my degree I will be able effectively reach my goals,
Matthew: Who are some of your influences?
Briana: I would say that Beyonce is one of my biggest influences. I love her style and her creativity. Some of my other influences include Sara Barielles, Mariah Carey,and Alicia Keys.
Matthew: What are your short-term goals here in town? What about long-term?
Briana: Some of my short term goals include taking more business classes so i can be as well informed as I can be. I also want to work on my songwriting technique. While I’m in college I plan on learning as much as I possibly can. Long term goal I want to get out into the community and begin performing, whether that be in Nashville, TN or Texas.One of my long term goals is to one day get to on a record label. I believe that that will really help to jumpstart my career.
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