■President Gachon 1. YOYOKA
"President Gachoon" is a special program where we conduct surprise interviews with iU's top visiting professors.
Let's start spelling out the letters as well.
The first person to attend this memorable event was the world-famous drummer YOYOKA, who was 12 years old at the time.
What made you start playing drums?
I started when I was about 18 months old. My parents were in a band, so our house was a studio, and there were various instruments and musicians came to play. Every time I crawled up to the drums and stared at them. My father saw that and thought maybe I wanted to try it, so he made me sit on the drum stool. I don't remember. By the time I was old enough to understand, I was playing.
◆Drum sheet music
I have drum sheet music, but I can't read it. People say it would be better if I could. That's fine, but I think there are grooves and sounds that can only be produced by not being able to read it.
◆Can you hit it when you hear the sound?
It depends on the song. Most songs can be played after listening to them 2-3 times, or 4-5 times if they are a little difficult. You can get a feel for the atmosphere.
I didn't train myself to be able to listen to sounds and convert them into drum playing, so it's probably something I picked up on as I continued doing it.
◆What kind of musician do you want to be?
I want to be an artist like Prince, not just a drummer, but also a musician, compose my own songs and lyrics, and do my own art and design.
◆What's fun about writing songs?
Phrases and the like just pop into my head. When they do, it's fun to think that I look cool playing them. Sometimes the whole song pops into my head, but more often than not, I just come up with a phrase, and then I have to think about how to combine them.
◆How is school?
Classes are boring. Going to school = going to people-watch.
◆ What would you like to do with iU ?
I want to teach students about groove and music, but I also want them to teach me.
What are you interested in right now?
As an artist, I am interested in paintings, art, and books. My favorite painter is Picasso. His paintings are so varied that I could look at them all day.
◆What do you want to do?
Songwriting. Songs of various genres. I want to try various things. Maybe I'll find something better than music. I want to look at various things.
★Postscript
For a female drummer who became world famous at the age of 12, Japanese schools are too cramped. After the interview, YOYOKA decided to emigrate to the United States and set off. I supported her a little. She continues to be a visiting professor at iU . The next time she comes back, it will be for a triumphant return to Japan!
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