We recently had the chance to connect with Eddie Curi and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Eddie, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
I would hire me, im resilient, dedicated person. Im the type of person who likes to see beyond. One of my big qualities is be able to see beyond the just play or make music, but be able to analyze, find target audience, prepare types of promo, and anything needed in order to make my job works better.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Brazilian-born bassist has successfully built a dynamic career in the United States since relocating to Los Angeles in 2008. With a rich background in performance and recording, the musician has collaborated with a wide range of artists and continues to contribute to the vibrant music scene across the country.
After moving from Brazil, the bassist earned a Master’s degree in Music from Shepherd University, where he studied under notable musicians such as Abraham Laboriel, Carlos Campos, Daniel Walker and many others. This education laid a strong foundation for a career marked by versatility and collaboration, including performances with Caleb Quaye, formerly of Elton John’s band, and current involvement with Indiana Bradley, Softy Machine and other notable acts like One World Language .
“I am passionate about bringing music to life, whether it’s through live performances, recording sessions, or teaching,” the bassist said. “Working with talented artists and sharing my knowledge with students keeps me inspired every day.” Beyond performing, he offers private lessons both in person and online, works as a musical arranger and director, and continues to record and perform with numerous bands across the USA.
Brief bio
Born and raised in Brazil, the bassist has built a diverse career in the United States, combining formal music education with extensive experience as a performer, session musician, and educator. His work spans multiple genres and includes collaborations with internationally recognized artists and bands.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My Grandpa, when I was younger, I told hin that I have desire to be musician, but my grandpa told me that i have find other options in my life and push me to study and graduate in other areas before I become a professional musician. He told me that i need to have a resources in case one of my goal fails. So, I studied IT at PUC minas and Law at FUMEC both in Brazil, I worked in both areas, got my BAR license and just then , I started to work as professional musician.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Theres many times that I almost gave up, be a musician is really hard and requires tons of study and practice.
Many times you going to do shows, venues don’t want to pay you or pay you less that was settle.
Struggle is normal for musicians but it’s really cruel, the wrong idea of play music is not a job its really painful for who want to take this path.
While you still anonymous is hard to pay the bills and eat, you will have to accept that many times you won’t be able to pay your rent, or eat well or even has vacation or join holidays, because you always have to try to get new gigs in orders to make more money just to pay your living costs.
This is completely stressful, it turns your job, many times, really heavy and complicated, the pressure is gigantic, all musicians feel the pressure to find “real job” to pay their bills, because people don’t consider artist as job.
For this reason, many times i felt frustrated and depressed and I felt was the time to gave up.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
I don’t wear an entrepreneur mask, I’m the same as an artist or non artist. I’ve never thought to be make a different character because my work has more exposure. I changed my name because i thought is easier to be showed and most important to keep private my family name.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
Many of my songs I talk about others life through my eyes.
An example, my song FAKE PAIN, it tells a real story of rich and famous housewife and it’s not about me, this song shows my rage against fake people and their acts with others, while them show in public they are what people want they to be, in private they are racists, greedy and hate everybody, they will do everything to make be a nightmare to whom is close to them just for fun
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.eddiecuri.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiecuri/
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