Interview with a versatile man-Noel Bernaldo

Let’s meet a man of many talents, anyone could be envious of this who can be a rock star in the classroom during the day, and see him singing his message: on stage, at night, in the park, on weekends.

  1. Describe yourself without M (music) and T (teaching) in your answer.

Nice. Eh eh.

  1. How long have you been teaching? Composing a song?

He has been teaching for 17 years, composing songs for 25 years.

  1. You’re juggling your time between teaching and singing, right? How do you do such a thing?

Priority first and time management.

Four. I thought you were just transitioning from classroom to stage, but when I saw you on an FB post having a post with your COT watcher, I couldn’t imagine how you manage time, energy, and the like by wearing two hats, one others, being one on top of the other, or what. You say.

It is difficult to do two things at the same time. Actually, I am also a family man, so there are three of them. I just list the priorities that need to be done first. I mark it on my wall hehe, on my wall calendar should I say.

5. One of your songs that, at the time of this writing, is in the top 4 of an indie music chart is KAPE … where did you get the inspiration for that?

The idea for the song Kape was purely about my emotions. The words had really existed. It is a true story of my dad and me. Remember that when he was still alive, every morning we always shared a cup of coffee. We would talk about many things like your thoughts on life, to name one.

6. Besides teaching and singing, what other talents do you have under your belt?

I can play guitar a little piano and drums. In sports, I love to play basketball. I am also the author of my self-published book. “Meron Akong Kuwento from Victime Printing Press and Publishing House. The book contains 12 original children’s stories and 16 select articles. I love writing stories for children. Apart from that, I ventured as an illustrator, cartoonist and creator of comics.

7. Oh, you have self-published a book. Good to Know. Share with us the wisdom about the conception, writing, editing and publishing stages of your first book.

My book is 1% business 99% remembrance lang, that was really the main concept. I write because I just want to create my own legacy and show myself how valuable my life would be. Producing a book has been a great experience. But I guess I need some people who can properly support me and teach me about the nitty-gritty of book publishing etc.

8. Do you sing on the way to school or do you have a plan before embarking on a stage? You say.

Every day is a very busy hour for me because I am with my two daughters at school. Before I go to school, I make sure I am prepared with my lessons. Without thinking about my singing career when I’m in school. Eh eh.

9. An artist is a rare breed of genius, so if you were going to choose an art world, what would it be and why?

If I can choose an art world, I would like to be with people who really appreciate art.

10. Describe your passion in a couple of letters that you originally wrote or are about to write. “Bumangon ka anak, wag pilitin ang sarili; ang world’y aayon din sayo” -Kape

The first time I heard “Kape” I was having coffee. Now I know the story behind those lyrics. So moving and dramatic. Thanks, Noel. God bless you. Wishing you more success, as you are a multi-talented musician, teacher and author, a true artist. Soon the world will be at your fingertips!

Noel Bernaldo is from the city of San José del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines. You can watch his scheduled concerts on his FB Noel Bernaldo account / FB Noel Bernaldo Music page, or you can stream a couple of his “Kape” or “Ang Pinoy” songs on Spotify and they are available on other digital media. You can also subscribe to his videos on the YouTube channel Noel Bernaldo. You can see it on these dates: at Conspiracy Garden Cafe QC on September 11 DWZE and September 20 iFM 93.9

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