Regina Zaremba
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Regina Zaremba

Rockville Centre, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF

Rockville Centre, New York, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2012
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"Orla Gartland and Regina Zaremba cover CHVRCHES"

The second video from our California road trip with Orla Gartland and Regina Zaremba — a live, one-take multi-camera recording of Chvrches Mother We Share — is up now on Regina Zaremba’s YouTube channel! (Cheering sound!)

Regina flew out to California from New York to open for Orla Gartland’s first live, US show that we hosted at our SteamyintheCity studio in Long Beach, Ca. — and to go on this road trip with us. This was Regina’s second SteamyintheCity California road trip within the past twelve months and Orla’s first time in the United States — she came all the way from Ireland to collaborate on videos and perform a live StageIt concert from our SteamyintheCity Authorized Broadcaster Stage. SteamyintheCity is a huge fan of video-making road-trips and thought it would be a great way to show our out-of-town musical-guests around California while making quality live one-take videos.

I love the idea that Orla Gartland and Regina Zaremba had about sitting on the top of the van for this cover. There is something about sitting on the top of cars that seems adventurous and free.

Orla Gartland and Regina Zaremba have been listening to the song and decided to cover it together. So they started arranging their a cappella version of Chvrches Mother We Share in the hotel room we were staying at in Berkley, California.

Listening to Orla Gartland and Regina Zaremba work out their parts and put together their harmonies for this cover of Chvrches Mother We Share in that hotel room was awe inspiring — Regina and Orla both have so much talent and sounded incredible together — even on their first run through. Being around to hear songs like this one come together is a huge benefit of being in the SteamyintheCity Music Collective. There is a creative energy in moments like this that is unlike anything else. Its calming and invigorating all at once. It becomes so obvious how truly gifted and talented the musicians we work with are when they collaborate together. Sometimes the musicians collaborate on songs and perform them within an hour of meeting each other- and it always sounds incredible. This is also my favorite part of the StageIt concerts we put on and is what contributes to the energy in the room that comes through to the online viewers. It was the same with Orla Gartland and Regina Zaremba in this video. It was magical. It was inspiring. Their voices are beautiful and the way they switch off on the harmonies further shows their true talent.

It was the last day of the road trip when we filmed this video. We were heading home and when the light was right we stopped off the freeway and found this road — away from the highways and any city noise. The thing that stood out to me as being the most remarkable during the filming of this video was the way their voices carried in the quiet air. The song lifted and filled the space above the dirt roads and the field and rose up the sides of the hills. . . . It seemed like the birds all stopped still to watch with beaks agape while the crickets sang along. I’m glad that this video really shows their honest talent but I wish that each of you could have heard the fullness of the song in this place. It was incredible. Heavenly even. - SteamyintheCity Music Collective


"Featured Artist - Regina Zaremba"

In October 2013, I featured an awesome music collaborative team called Steamy in the City. In that blog, we were introduced to this talented singer/songwriter, Regina Zaremba.

I had to know more about her, so I asked for an interview and this is what I learned:

Heather Renee - I read on your bio that you recently completed a project called "Twenty-Two Tuesdays", where you posted a new video on YouTube every Tuesday for twenty-two weeks.

Tell us about that? What inspired it?

Regina Zaremba - Yes! In August of 2012, I started Twenty-Two Tuesdays, which lasted for 22 weeks, into February of 2013. At the time, I was entering my senior year at Cornell University and I really wanted to embark on something that would hold me accountable for creating music. I have always loved music and have always made it a huge part of my life throughout my time at college. I played at a lot of coffeehouses and wrote songs in my bedroom almost every night, but when there were papers to be written, books to be read, and events to attend, I sometimes found it hard to prioritize posting new music online. I knew that if I promised to post a video every week, I would stick to it.



Heather Renee - What were the challenges? Did you make the videos? Did any positive outcomes result from it?

Regina Zaremba - The whole thing was definitely a challenge at times. I was incredibly busy with all that I had going on outside of YouTube, so a lot of those videos were filmed at 2 or 3am on Monday nights (I had some really accommodating roommates… hah.. thanks guys).

Though it was difficult, I definitely am so glad that I did it! First of all, it really did achieve the goal of keeping music in my life every day. If I wasn’t recording or rehearsing for a video, I was thinking of cover ideas. Seriously, every song I heard on the radio was an option for next week’s video. Also, I gained a few really dedicated and lovely people that now follow and support my music online, which means so much to me.

Oh, and one of my covers was posted on Perez Hilton’s website! So that was pretty cool!

Heather Renee - Wow! That is pretty cool. I also read that: In June of 2013, following your graduation from college, you traveled to California for a month to continue your career in music. Here, you collaborated with other YouTube filmmakers and artists. Tell us about that experience. How did you find each other?

Regina Zaremba - My experience in California in June was so wonderful! I really wanted to adventure a bit and do something different post-graduation and this trip was the perfect way to do that. I flew out to meet the SteamyintheCity Music Collective team, who found me on YouTube through Twenty-Two Tuesdays.

In June, we made three videos: a cover of ‘Clarity’ by Zedd, a cover of ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ by Bonnie Raitt/Bon Iver and the original video for my song, “Where You Want Me to Be”, which is on my new EP. For that original video, we actually drove up the coast of California through Big Sur and filmed along the way—it was absolutely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been in my life and it was such an amazing experience being able to capture that to share alongside my music!



Heather Renee - Any positive results resulting from it?

Regina Zaremba - It was definitely a positive experience—I was able to build upon my music career and I learned so much! I’ve actually been back out since then, working with the same lovely group.

Heather Renee - When did you realize that music was going to be something you wanted to pursue?

Regina Zaremba - Ah, I’m genuinely not even sure of the answer to this! I have always loved music, but I started writing songs in high school, and since then I’ve known that it will always be a huge part of my life. Now, I’ve graduated from college, so I have some more time to dedicate to it and I want to keep it going for as long as I can!

Heather Renee - Does it run in your family?

Regina Zaremba - My mom played guitar when she was younger, but both of my parents are actually the epitome of ‘computer people’. My mom’s a programmer/developer and my dad’s a Chief Technology Officer, so I guess our talents are in slightly different areas! However, I grew up listening to music and we all share a real love for the art, so I attribute a lot of my passion now to my family.

Heather Renee - Who do you feel you sound like?

Regina Zaremba - Hmm… I am not really sure what artists I compare to at this point. I’m trying to find my own natural sound right now, but I definitely draw inspiration from bands like Bon Iver, Daughter, The Tallest Man on Earth and also singer-songwriters like Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.

Heather Renee - What is your genre?

Regina Zaremba - I also have a hard time defining my genre! I guess I’m somewhere at the intersection of singer-songwriter, acoustic folk, and pop? Maybe there’s a name for that that I’m unaware of as of now.

Heather Renee - If you could open for someone who would it be and why?

Regina Zaremba - Bon Iver is my favorite band of all time, so it would literally be a dream to open up for them. However, I’m not quite sure I could live up to that task! Right now, I would be so happy opening for an artist similar to me but with a big following, like Gabrielle Aplin from the UK or maybe somebody like Polica, St. Vincent, or The Staves.

Heather Renee - Which instruments do you play?

Regina Zaremba - I play primarily the guitar and I really love that instrument, but I love to play around with everything: piano, ukulele, banjo, whatever I can get my hands on!

Heather Renee - What was the first tune(s) you learned?

Regina Zaremba - I distinctly remember the first few songs that I learned how to play. One was ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley and the other was “The World Spins Madly On” by the Weepies. Also, a LOT of Paramore songs… I watched cover videos of their music all of the time when I was learning to play guitar.

Heather Renee - Tell us about your independent artist grind?

Regina Zaremba - Being an independent artist is incredible because your world is a blank slate and you can tackle it any way you’d like. However, for the same reason, it’s also extremely difficult. I love days where I have a lot to record, promote, play, and places to travel and I also love days that are full of writing. I really thrive on working hard, so managing my own brand and working through that is actually one of the aspects that I love. The most difficult part is continuing to build new opportunities so that I will keep having things to work on.

Heather Renee - What is your measure of success? (Define what "making it in the music industry" means to you)

Regina Zaremba - I think that “making it in the music industry” is usually defined so differently by every musician that you talk to. For me, to have “made it” would mean simply that music is my sole source of income. I would be complete and so thrilled if creating, sharing, playing, and loving music could support me for the rest of my life— that’s the dream!




Heather Renee - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Regina Zaremba - Right now, I am in an exciting place where I’m not exactly sure where I will be in 5 years. I would love to have released a full-length album that has enough success to bring me on tour. In 5 years, I want to be collaborating with other musicians, perhaps have a full band, and just make it so that I’m still working hard on this dream!

Heather Renee - What advice would you give to other singer/songwriters?

Regina Zaremba - A lot of people ask for advice and I think the thing I wish somebody had explicitly said to me is to ‘be yourself’ and ‘do what you love’. I am well aware that this sounds like really stereotypical and unhelpful advice, BUT if you truly just allow yourself to step back and embrace what you’re passionate about, everything should fall into place from there. Easier said than done.

Heather Renee - That is awesome advice and I too wish I had followed it sooner. Is Eclipse the EP you want to promote?

Regina Zaremba - Yes!! I recorded Eclipse EP starting in May of this year and released the project on August 22nd, which was also my 22nd birthday! I am really excited about it and love sharing that music. You can get it on iTunes now . https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eclipse-ep/id684416900

Heather Renee - Where did you record it? Who produced it? Who Mixed it?

Regina Zaremba - I actually recorded the EP up in Ithaca, New York, where I went to school! Through a mutual friend, I found an incredible producer named Dana Billings, who works at a studio near Ithaca called Electric Wilburland. The studio is built in an old church—it’s so beautiful and had the perfect vibe for recording my music. Dana is amazing! He’s an awesome drummer, can play basically any instrument, and we also just collaborated really well. I had a vision for the music and he totally understood that and brought it to life.

Heather Renee - How can we find out more about you?

Regina Zaremba - I would really love it if you could stay in touch with me on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/reginazarembamusic), twitter (@reginazaremba), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/reginazaremba), Instagram (reginazaremba), and my website (www.reginazaremba.com)!

I post a lot of what’s going on in my daily and musical life on all of those sites and love interacting with people who relate! Come say hi!! - Indie Singer-Songwriter Blog


"Artist Spotlight: Regina Zaremba"

Cornell senior Regina Zaremba is studying media communications and has a minor in atmospheric science, but what’s her real passion? For Zaremba, there’s nothing better than strumming away on a guitar and recording music. Not only a great student at a prestigious school but also a rising YouTube star, Zaremba knows a thing or two about achieving balance without sacrificing her dreams. I chatted with Regina about her music, her life and her school.

Zaremba started singing when she was only seven. But for a seven-year old, being a musician seemed like a far off goal. Maybe too far off. But when she got older, she begged her parents for a guitar and when she finally got one, it was love at first sight.

Zaremba’s influences come from everywhere--life experiences, people on the street, or even conversations overheard at bagel stores. Though she writes her own music, she loves doing covers as well. “I think arranging the cover is really fun for me because you get to listen to the song and then you sing it yourself but you can also put your own twist on it; you can really do anything.”

She also has many musical idols, though the one that stands out is Bon Iver. “They blow my mind. I have seen them live a few times and every time has been absolutely incredible,” she says.

Her writing process, Zaremba explains, is quite simple. “When I’m walking around places, I get ideas for little lines for songs and I’ll write them down in my iPhone. Then when I get home I pick up the guitar and I usually write the guitar part first and play around with it.” she explains.

Zaremba’s YouTube account recently hit 50,000 viewers, which she finds totally amazing. “I got 50,000 and it may not be a lot to other people but I think that having 50,000 people that have watched my videos that I have made myself inside my apartment for 50,000 times is pretty crazy.”


When it comes to her school, Zaremba loves Cornell. “Honestly, it’s a huge school but I think what I like most is the sense of community here," she says. Even though Cornell ranked highest on our list of most high-strung universities, Zaremba disagrees. “I think there is a competitive atmosphere but it seems to me that it is often exacerbated from the outside view. I guess I may have just gotten used to it,” she said.

Zaremba's most recent musical project is 22 Tuesdays, a 22-week video series of weekly new song recordings (There's more info on her blog). The project will culminate with a live event on YouTube on Tuesday, January 29th, during which Zaremba will chat with viewers, take cover requests, and give what she calls "a personal concert."

Her main motivation for doing this event? "I just realized that it's very easy to let go of something you love and want to be doing because you have to do all of this other stuff," she says. "I think that’s really why I was motivated to do this 22 Tuesdays thing on YouTube because if I made a commitment I wasn’t going to break it.”


Like most of us, after graduation Zaremba plans to get “some kind of job.” Ultimately, though, music is her call and she says she “would love to do music if given the opportunity.” Currently, Zaremba is working on her newest project “22 Tuesdays” of music on YouTube. Check her out here, and join her for 22 Tuesdays here next week. - College Magazine


Discography

Still working on that hot first release.

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