This week we profile musician Joseph G. Vincent from Canada.

 
MyBandMate: How would you describe your music? 

Joseph: It is unique and down to earth, organic.
 
MyBandMate: What is your inspiration for your music?

Joseph: My Faith, the outdoors, and the things that life throws at me and at other people.
 
MyBandMate: Have you modelled your music after any well known musician or performer? 

Joseph: None whatsoever. I think when a musician models another he looses his own unique creativity. I believe that uniqueness is needed in music these days.
 
MyBandMate: I see that you have some unique instruments in your songs; can you tell us what instruments you play?  

Joseph:  I play a Hammered Dulcimer. This instrument dates back to the 10th century in Egypt. It is also the forerunner of the piano. The one I play has over 77 strings. It is played with sticks or (hammers). The Lap Dulcimer or Mountain Dulcimer is simple to play. It has only 4 strings and is strummed like a guitar but it sits on the lap. I also play piano, acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica, tin flute, recorder, various percussion instruments and drums.

MyBandMate: What tips for young song writers could you provide?

Joseph: Be real, be yourself, be creative, have fun, sing from the heart and do not compete for "who is the Better band." Every Musician has his or hers own ability and unique sound.
 
MyBandMate: Do you perform live or do you just play for your own enjoyment?

Joseph: I have only performed my own music in a very small way publicly. I really enjoy playing, writing and recording for the enjoyment of it. So I do both, but not a lot of it live. I have played in other local bands in the past. 

MyBandMate: Besides MyBandMate.com where else have you promoted your music or shared it with a public audience? 

Joseph: macjams, bandamp, musicforte, motagator, mymusicstream, world music service, Xiie, maccaca, Jamendo, digital drum, motionbeatz and others.
 
MyBandMate:Whereabouts do you currently live? 

Joseph: I live in British Columbia, Canada
 
MyBandMate: Do you play in a band or have any experience playing in a band?  

Joseph: No, I do not play in a band now but I have had experience in playing in a few bands.
 
MyBandMate: Could you name some musicians that you admire? 

Joseph: Rich Mullins, Mark Heard, Jeff Johnson, America, Gordon Lightfoot, Bread, Steven Curtis Chapman, Randy Stonehill, Amy Grant, Chicago.
 
MyBandMate: How do you record your music? Do you use any specific recording equipment that you would recommend?

Joseph: I have used a Fostex 4 tracker (with Cassette) and a Boss Micro BR. I recommend that you don't overdue your spending on equipment, just only what you can afford and need.
 
MyBandMate: Is there anything else you would like to share with us regarding your music?

Joseph: I am a simple musician and I record a lot of my songs spontaneously. That is, I record the first and main music track spontaneously. Whatever comes out is what you get.  
 

MyBandMate: Thank you for your time Joseph and we wish you all the best with your music and look forward to hearing more of your music on MyBandMate.com.  

You can listen to some of Joseph's songs and learn more about him by visiting http://mybandmate.com/josephgvincent