How to make your interview a success

Today, we will present you some keys to make your interview a sucess

1. Before: “Cooking” an interview

The preparation of an interview is the key to its success. Then evaluate it: be careful, not all interviews are good to take, they could harm your image. Accept interviews when you have content to promote and time.

Find out about the media and the journalist who contacts you, to get an idea of the questions you will be asked, and what is expected of you.

Be prepared for typical questions about yourself (your story, your musical project, your influences, your beginnings…), but target the most important points and add a few anecdotes to bring your interview to life. Also be prepared for trick questions, such as training with others.

But avoid it by heart, favour interaction and remain ready to adapt.

This way, you will be able to keep a coherent speech from one interview to another, but also actively contribute to your promotion.

2. During: Answer questions with ease

Answering the questions as you feel is not enough to make your interview a success.

Whether by phone, email or video, keeping the attention of your audience is an art.

Your interview should become an exciting conversation about your music.

No one is asking you to be politically correct and to censor yourself. You are more likely to talk about music as if you were talking to a friend, and with respect even if the questions are repetitive.

You must contribute to a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for exchange.

Give complete answers, play the game. Explain in detail some points but give the person you are talking to the opportunity to answer you, avoid monologs.

A journalist does not question you for factual information. He can find it on your official website. Tell us more about your story.

He wants to know more about your story, as does his audience. That’s what everyone remembers.

Have confidence in yourself and don’t say things that could turn against you, everyone remembers some of Kayne West’s words…

And above all, promote yourself, while remaining reasonable.

After the interview, relay it on your various social networks. And encourage your fans to share it back!