QRD – How old were you when you first realized you wanted to be a professional musician?

Sacha – I never really wanted to be a professional musician, I just wanted to make music from an early age, my father played classical guitar & listened to Django.

QRD – What are a few highlights of your musical career?

Sacha – Rosa Mota, Horsepower, Charles Atlas, Carta & The Co-op.

QRD – At what age did you decide you wanted to become a father?

Sacha – Always wanted to be a father.

QRD – What are some positive & negative impacts your family has had on your career?

Sacha – Positive: My wife has given me a lot of freedom whilst I work on my musical projects.

QRD – What are some positive & negative impacts your career has had on your family?

Sacha – Negative: lack of monetary rewards.

QRD – Has your daughter effected the music you make &/or listen to?

Sacha – No.

QRD – Have you had problems with the lack of steady money from a musical career providing the security you feel necessary in your household?

Sacha – My wife provides money while I look after child & home, it works very well for us.

QRD – Given the limitations having a family has on being a touring musician, would you have toured more earlier in life if you’d known?

Sacha – I have toured enough.

QRD – Do you think being a father or a musician has a greater impact on your community?

Sacha – I would say they have different impacts.

QRD – Would you rather see your child eventually become a musician or parent?

Sacha – Whatever she wants.

QRD – Both family & music seem like things that will take up as much of your time as you’re willing to put in.  How do you end up dividing your time?

Sacha – When my child is asleep I do music.

QRD – What does your daughter think of your music?

Sacha – She doesn’t care for it much.

QRD – Do you think you could ever do a musical project with your child?

Sacha – We do.  We have songs we sing to each other.

QRD – Any words of advice to young people?

Sacha – “Do not listen to advice.”

Links:
Official Carta Website
Carta on MySpace
Sacha Galvagna on MySpace