Author: Emma Loggins
Date: 2009-10-13


Interview:
We had the pleasure of chatting with Kristina Train about her debut album, her musical influences, and her hobbies. Check it out below!

Tell me a little bit about your journey to get to where you are now.

Kristina Train: I basically have been playing music my whole life. I was heavily involved in music classes, lessons, and after school groups from elementary school to high school. Then after that, I joined some bands. I always knew that I wanted to figure out a way to always be able to play music and also pay rent. The later part turned out to be a little tricky... I was involved first with blue note, then had some exposure to other labels and was able to really see what was out there. I began writing songs and figuring out what it was that I had to say. I heard very few yes's and a lot of no's. It was very difficult, but I knew that I had to find the right person to hear my voice and understand and believe in what it is. I found my believers at blue note. Eight years after first meeting with them, it is all happening.

How difficult was it turning away from the development deal that you were offered in order to attend college?

Kristina Train: It was very difficult. I was chomping at the bit and wanted it so badly. I was devastated and confused but the in between time proved to be the best thing for me. I am a better singer, player, and writer now than I was then. To have 'Spilt Milk' represent me out of the gates is a vision come true. For me personally, college was the wrong choice. I disliked it intensely and got out of it as soon as I could. I had a one track mind and once everyone in my life was at peace with that, I was able to devote myself fully to music.

How excited are you to be releasing your first album?

Kristina Train: It is so important, special and sacred to me that it's hard to explain. The years leading up to this were filled with contentment but also doubt, fear, and pressure. 'Spilt Milk' embodies the path leading up to its creation. It is a long awaited physical representation of years of hard work and diligence.

What's been the most challenging part of getting to where you are now?

Kristina Train: I always believed that I was given a gift for some unknown reason. I wasn't sure how it would manifest itself but I worked to make my voice better and study violin and music as a whole. The years leading up to twenty were years that my belief in myself was steadfast and unshakable. Twenty to twenty seven have been a little darker. I knew the great joy music gave me and I always hoped that I could give it back to people. I thought that was the natural cycle it would take. But there were so many ups and downs in that time. It often felt like I would take one step forward then ten steps back. I saw friends achieving milestones in their lives and settling in. I felt stagnant and scared. The down times have been the worst. But I do have to say it makes this taste a whole lot sweeter.