Recently we had the chance to interview singer/songwriter/ actor James Maslow. Continue to read on and learn about James, his music and about his show.
R: Tell us a little bit about yourself?
J: I was born in NYC, but grew up in La Jolla, CA. I love to surf and be active in my free time. Whenever I’m at the beach I feel at home.
R: At what age did you start to sing and act?
J: I began singing seriously when I joined the San Diego Children’s choir at age 6… Might have even been 5!
R: You also write music and play the piano and the guitar. How long have you been playing? What was your first song about?
J: I have been dabbling for about 5 years on both, but I’m still working to get better. I write mostly on piano these days. My first song was about my first serious girlfriend and how we broke up…it’s sad to me lyric-wise, but fun to play and sing.
R: What inspires you to write a song? What is your song writing process? Do you start with the words?
J: All kinds of things inspire me to write. Often it’s out of frustration or sadness when I write ballads and more positive emotions when I write up-tempos – I find those harder to create, though. I usually figure out the hook’s melody and then go from there, adding lyrics along the way.
R: Tell us about the show “Big Time Rush.” Where and when can people see it? Click to continue reading »
J: Big Time Rush is an upbeat and energetic show about four friends who move from Minnesota to California to become a band. You get to see myself and my three friends make fools of ourselves and perform original songs. Check it out on Nickelodeon Fridays at 8:30pm, usually.
