A Little Bit About a Lot of Things

Meet #Goodone Martina Blazeska, a 20 year old student attending Berklee College of Music. Originally from Ohrid, Macedonia she is an up and coming musician who came to perform at a recent Good Ones event held at Limelight Stage and Studios. While everyone else was singing karaoke, Martina played two cover songs and an original. To hear her sound, check her out on YouTube.

I had a chance to interview Martina after the event:

D: You’re originally from Macedonia, what made you decide to come to Boston?

M: I really like the United States in general. I chose Boston because I was accepted at Berklee College of Music. The city turned out to be great, even though I’m more of a West Coast fan.

D: How long have you been singing?

M: I started playing guitar and have been at it for only 5 years! Two years after I started playing guitar, I started to sing and it developed naturally from there paired with the guitar.

D: Is your family musically inclined as well?

M: No one in my family does music professionally, but they are true music lovers. In fact, my mother used to play accordion when she was a little. I think I have her genes.

D: Who are your biggest musical influences?

M: From contemporary to jazz, blues, funk, disco and pop, I have a lot of influences. When it comes to guitar I’m a fingerstyle player, but I compose music in mixed styles.

D: If you could meet any musician, alive or deceased, who would it be and why?

M: If I could meet one person, that would definitely be John Mayer. I am fully inspired and affected by his music. His music, personality and style plays a huge role in my career in general.

D: Where do you get your inspiration for your original pieces?

M: The inspiration for my original music comes from the actions and daily events around me. I get inspired by people, nature and the music I listen to. If something touches my emotions strong enough, my reaction easily becomes music.

D: Do you play other instruments besides the guitar?

M: I have trained in classical music on the piano for years.

D: What are you studying at Berklee?

M: I’m a guitar performance major at Berklee, which means the main focus is on my guitar playing. Other than Guitar and Ensembles, I take Harmony and Arranging and Ear Training classes which help me improve my music understanding and knowledge.

D: What are some of your other passions besides music?

M: I love traveling and exploring. I usually do it with my family and closest friends.

D: Do you have any shows coming up where people can see you play?

There are no shows scheduled at the moment but I encourage people to follow my YouTube and Facebook page to keep up with the news.

The rest of the evening was a blast as well! Good Ones Eric Kramer and Heloisa Fitzgerald gave George Michael a run for his money with their rendition of “Faith”.

Co-founders of the Good Ones Jennifer Brook (left) and Carolyn Kim (right) also gave stellar performances that evening.

If you are interested in a Good Ones membership, check out their website here. Memberships include 3 party invitations per month with a complimentary guest at each event.

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