What first drew you to music?
I saw some of my seniors play in a band in high school in Pattalung. It was so cool to see them play on stage. It was inspiring. I started playing guitar, taking a short course in classic guitar for two months, before moving on to piano for a few months. I didn’t like playing in the classical way, so I stopped. I just wanted to learn the fundamentals and continue in my own style.

How did you start your bedroom project?
I came to Bangkok to study music (vocals) at Rangsit University, where I met some friends who gave me a book called The Indie Bible. It really was a bible for me. It taught me everything about how to make music and how to distribute it on my own. I was able to produce 200 copies of my first EP on a B1,000 budget. It was so fun staying up all night burning blank CDs and printing out covers. Then I took it to Fat Fest 9 where I made contact with a few record labels, but nothing came of it. The next year I sent my follow-up EP, Superman, in to Fat’s Bedroom project. It was in the charts for 40 weeks! I won Best Bedroom Artist in 2011 and eventually signed to Believe Records. 

Why so long since we last heard from you?
I had a bit of downturn in my life. I still don’t really know what happened. Every time I tried to work with a producer, there would be some disaster leading them to drop me. It happened, like, four to five times. Luckily I’ve found the right one now. Those difficulties taught me another side of making music and how to treat and respect others. As artists and producers, we should talk and work together, rather than shun one another.

What do you do apart from being a singer?
As you know, artists can’t rely on income from downloads these days. So I do lots of work as a composer and voice coach. I work with GMM and Academy Fantasia. I also teach at a music school called Sansilp at Laksi.

What are your tips for new artists?
Music is about doing things repeatedly and putting your heart into it. Practicing is important. I always tell others that you don’t need to rush yourself making music. Doing it gradually will make it beautiful. Do it to please yourself and don’t worry too much about what others think.
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