We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Anie Delgado. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Anie below.
Hi Anie, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
From a young age I was naturally resistant because I wanted to make music and be a performer so badly that I was ok with all of the obstacles, rejection, ego crushes that come with it. I think my resilience has developed really nicely over the years because I’ve discovered that the craft itself is what sustains me. I got advice from someone in the industry once that was like you just need the right song at the right time, so if you just keep trying to write the best song you can every day and you keep going there’s no way you won’t find success. No matter what’s happening in my career, I love song writing so much that it keeps me resilient because what am I going to do? Stop doing this thing that I adore? No way.
Also when I was like 14 I didn’t make cheer captain and that was the ultimate ego death. It taught me that even if you’re the hardest working, best at your craft that doesn’t mean you’re always going to get what you want. And that’s ok. I think that experience helped me to learn how to shake things off quickly and move on.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m a recording artist and songwriter. I love connecting with people through music whether it’s a playlist I make or one of my songs.
My song “Dancing While the World is on Fire” was featured in Billboard and raised funds and awareness for youth climate change legislation advocacy groups. I have a single coming out of September 22nd and I’m currently working on a really special project, so stay tuned via my social media platforms.
@anie_delgado on IG / TikTok / Twitter / Pinterest
/Aniedelgadoofficial on YouTube / Facebook
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Man I was clueless on business management as a young artist, as many of us are, but the quicker you learn how to run your art like a business the easier it is to see the forest from the trees when you’re measuring success. A lot of indie artists don’t really make money at the start, but the quicker you can get organized and set yourself up for success when you do start making money as an artist, you’re ready!
Secondly, marketing! With labels wanting artists to be fully developed with a fan base before signing I’ve noticed a big blind spot for young artists is learning how to market their music and how different tools work, what’s worth investing in, etc.
Lastly, finding great collaborators! Honestly it just takes trial and error and meeting people who are just as passionate and talented, but my advice is to always be on the look out for those relationships and treat everyone you work with well.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
My parents taught me the value of hard work from a very young age which has been really important to my journey because not all good things are easy.
They also exposed me to all kinds of performing and art from a young age which I appreciate. All of the dance classes and theatre rehearsals definitely fueled my passion and craft.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Anie_delgado
- Facebook: Aniedelgadoofficial
- Twitter: Anie_delgado
- Youtube: Aniedelgadoofficial
- SoundCloud: Anie_delgado
- Other: TikTok: @anie_delgado
Image Credits
Stephanie Montani
