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November 18th 2022 was a very special day for our class. We had the privilege and the great opportunity to interview American Guitar player and singer Ayron Jones at Le Plan in Ris Orangis.

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1. How did you learn to play music?

I taught myself how to play the guitar. When I was 13 years old so about your age. I Just listened to songs and played over and over again.

2. Have you always wanted to be an artist?

I used to want to be a police officer, but music is just my thing.

3. What emotions do you feel when you play music?

It depends, sometimes I’m happy, sometimes I’m sad, sometimes I’m angry... you know I feel all the emotions. That’s what music is all about, your feelings and how to get them out.

4. Have you ever feel stressed before you get on stage?

No I don’t feel stressed anymore. I used to, a long time ago but I’ve done this so much now, it’s just natural.

5. Do you consider music as a job? Did you have a job before you became a professional musician?

Yes, that’s right, I do consider music as my job. I did security for a while for different stores, I worked in restaurants, I was a bartender and a lot for different things.

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6. How do you find inspiration?

With moments like these when I get to meet you guys. I’ll probably go home and write a song about it.

7. So, you write your own lyrics?

Yes, I write the lyrics and I write all the musics.

8. Who are your favorites artists?

Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder. I love a lot of different artists.

9. How long does it take you to write a song?

It can be as little as one day it can be many years and it can be ten

minutes, It just depends on the song.

10. What is the song you are the most proud of?

The songs I am the most proud of are probably “Take me away” and “Mercy”.

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11. When is the next album coming out?

My next album is coming next year.

12. Have you ever played with other famous artists?

I have played with The rolling Stones, Guns N’ roses, Metallica and BB King.

13. If you could play with one of your favorite artist, who would you like to make a song with?

I would love to make a song with Lil Wayne and Drake.

14. What artist are you listening at the moment?

At the moment I’m listening to Ozzy Osbourne’s latest album.

15. Do you know any French artists?

I only know the Metal French group Gojira.

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16. How old were you when you get on stage for the first time?

I think I was 10 or 11 years old.

17. What are your hobbies?

I have played ultimate frisbee for a long time, I also play chess and sometimes video games like Rocket League for instance.

18. Do you play any other instruments?

I play the bass a little bit, violin a little bit of piano.

19. What do you think about the French audience?

I really love the French audience. French people were the first people to really open up their doors, their arms to me when I went abroad. France is the first place I played outside of America. I have grown to love the French audience and this is one of my favorite places to be. I come here four or five times a year, this is my little home outside of America.

20. What is your favorite song?

My favorite song ?

*Ayron Jones takes his guitar and start to play Georgia*

That’s definitely my favorite song.

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We do thank le Plan, especially Nathalie Martino for her time and precious information.We could visit the place, met professionals, we even assisted to a band rehearsal. Of course, a very special thanks to Ayron Jones for the interview, his music and for spending such a nice moment with us. Great memories !