Today we’d like to introduce you to Fallon Roberts.
Hi Fallon, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up, I always loved to move and dance to music. I was a gymnast and couldn’t stop dancing in my room to my favorite CDs. I was inspired by what I’d seen on TV as a kid and what I’d listen to on my boom box. Then, I wrote my first song when I was 9 and eventually began to teach myself guitar when I got tired of singing acapella.
Years went by, and I made it to middle school. At 11, I started taking piano lessons and found a new love for music. I opened up this door that I hadn’t realized was even there to be opened. It was easier to write on piano, so that became my go-to instrument.
I got to high school, and as I became busier with sports, school, and friends, I stopped writing for a bit. Every now, and then, I’d get inspiration. It was until I turned 19 when I really found my love for music again. I began going to open mics in Raleigh and found my people and my place. I met people who would later become my friends & family. I even met my current bandmate there.
That was the real beginning of all this.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road is never smooth, a little cracked here and there. I still enjoy the ride, though. I’ve struggled with things most humans probably do, from my personal relationships to my self-confidence, gaining more sense of responsibility, to mental health. Needless to say, I’ve taken those experiences and alchemized them into my art. They have helped me to grow and let go.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a music and dance teacher at a year-round camp for kids 5-12. I teach guitar, drums, and dance. Once a week I also get to lead the children in gentle yoga and relaxation.
I really enjoy what I do. I love teaching, guiding, and encouraging my students. Every week, they perform a recital, and it’s so heart-warming to watch them perform what they’ve learned. They work hard. I also teach private guitar lessons, and those definitely have a special place in my heart.
I’ve really learned to make learning fun yet challenging. I have a gift for seeing the potential in others and helping to lift them up so that they can achieve their goals in the most engaging and fun ways I can think of. I like to think and teach outside of the box.
When I’m not teaching, I’m in the studio with my band, writing and jamming. I front Whoop, a four-piece alternative rock band in Raleigh. I love creating music with my boys. They are some of my favorite people. Our chemistry is really like nothing else. We get to play shows, make great music, and have fun. That’s what it’s all about.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts, or blogs that help you do your best?
I’m in love with the Nike Training app. That app helped my to develop my love of yoga and fitness. It’s so easy and rewarding.
I enjoy self-improvement books, but I’m currently diving into my first love: fiction. My current read is ‘Just As I Am’ by E. Lynn Harris. Let’s say, when I’m busy, I can’t wait to not be so I can sit and read it.
There’s this app I found called Chord Finder, and it’s a guitarist’s best friend, especially if you’re the type of player who knows so many chords & shapes but forgets the names. It’s really neat. You’re given a virtual guitar, and you can play different notes to make chords. The app tells you what that chord is and gives you variations of that given chord. You can even listen back to what it should sound like.
My current favorite playlist is Crate Junkie by Apple Music. They post frequently and update monthly. The entire theme is deep cuts, the songs that may have been sampled in current music that doesn’t get a lot of recognition, and just music you’ve probably never heard of.
What makes this playlist stand out is the genre frequently changes. One moment, you could be listening to the early funk sound of the 70s to the eclectic stylings of the sub-Saharan region of Africa. It’s an adventurous playlist.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: freefallunn
- Linkedin: https://linktr.ee/Whooptheband
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@fallunn?si=EaJL3nJg1tg-F4pu
- SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/o9Y1yTqu4KuAq3kd6
- Other: https://www.whooptheband.com/
Image Credits
Jillian Clark
Alexandrea Lassiter
