Interviewer: Muhammad Riaz
Publisher: Amira Haytham
” living in a society where becoming a musician is considered as not a good job so, yes, you have to face some taunts but when your family is supporting you then there is no one that could devalue your dreams… “
Shahroz Abbas
HR Revolution Middle East Magazine: Living in a society where music is not appreciated, how difficult is it for you to pursue your dreams to become a musician?
Shahroz Abbas: Well, I didn’t face any such difficulties as my family was a constant support for me throughout my music career, but yeah living in a society where becoming a musician is considered as not a good job so, yes, you have to face some taunts but when your family is supporting you then there is no one that could devalue your dreams.
HR Revolution Middle East Magazine: As a struggling singer, do you earn enough to bare all your expenses?
Shahroz Abbas: Yes, the earning I get from my concerts is enough and a good pocket money from which I’m able to buy my gears and wardrobe plus if I do some savings, I’m also able to pay my college fee.
HR Revolution Middle East Magazine: Is it difficult for you to handle your studies and music at the same time?
Shahroz Abbas: Yes it is quite difficult but when you have to pursue your dreams you have to become used to it, but I haven’t ever compromised on studies I mostly do concerts when I have no exams.
HR Revolution Middle East Magazine: Once your music career kicks off, you’ll need an entire team working for you, including managers. What will be your strategy to hire them?
Shahroz Abbas: Yes definitely! I will hire those who are social and have contacts with different companies so that they may sponsor my concerts. Moreover, the manager should be well-educated and should understand different languages in order to communicate for my international concerts.
HR Revolution Middle East Magazine: As a student with low budget, are you equipped enough to work in the music industry?
Shahroz Abbas: Being a vocalist as well as a guitarist it is enough for me right now but when my music career kicks off I’ll be hiring different musicians for me or maybe forming a band.
HR Revolution Middle East Magazine: What motivated you to choose this field of art?
Shahroz Abbas: Well, since childhood music was in my blood and my music teacher at school identified this talent of mine. After being a part of my school choir for years and winning different singing competition, music become my dream. Now I wanted to pursue my dream as a career. I learnt guitar and started to make covers of different songs. I got a good fame through social media which helped me out in gaining concerts at different places in my country.