Name, last name: Yan Cirtautas
- Instruments: Drums.
- Experience: I first sat behind the instrument only after enrolling in an arts-oriented school in the fifth grade, at the age of 11. And to this day, I never stop practicing, constantly improving, and pursuing my goals.
- Describe yourself: I am a simple history student who cannot live without music in everyday life. Music relaxes, motivates, helps me keep going and move forward.
1. When and how did you realise to follow the path of a musician?
Since early childhood, I was surrounded by music at home and in school life. Music quickly became my hobby, an extracurricular activity, and eventually a part of my life. To this day, a large part of my life is music, an interest in music history, emerging performers, and music performance.
2. Did your parents support your choice? Did you endure any obstacles while following your dream?
In this case, support is an understatement. My parents, being musicians themselves, encouraged me, urged me to participate everywhere, and taught me to turn musical life into a pleasure that is great to engage in.
3. Do you prioritise any music genre?
I prefer all sub-genres revolving around rock: punk rock, folk rock, metal. I don’t have one specific favorite, but I have many genres I enjoy performing on an instrument or simply listening to. In my opinion, it’s important to distinguish between the genre you like and the one you perform because you shouldn’t overestimate or underestimate yourself.
4. How do you see your future in music? Do you want to learn something new? Do you have any new ideas?
I have no doubt that music will remain in my life, wherever life takes me. Even after finishing university studies, I don’t plan to stop playing, creating, or participating. I have many plans for the future, and since they are all related to music performance, the plan is clear: to constantly work on it, practice, and pursue my set dreams.
5. How do you see your future in music? Do you want to learn something new? Do you have any new ideas?
Don’t be afraid to try. Love for music and an instrument comes very quickly; you just need to get to know it well. If love for the instrument you want to master doesn’t come quickly, then you need to tame it because learning by force, not by your own will, won’t bring pleasure. Playing a genre you like with an instrument you enjoy is an indescribably good feeling.