As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 23– Fall 2023
Constance Antoinette is a force to be considered in the world of metal and rock music. Her journey into the world of guitar began with a sincere connection to her intermediate school band instructor, Mr. England, who saw her capacity before she even got the instrument. Mr. England’s passing avoided him from becoming her coach, his impact sparked an enthusiasm within Constance that would later on form her identity as a skilled metal guitar player. Drawn to the raw energy of Metallica, Constance’s musical journey grew as she accepted the world of metal and rock guitar.
Her launching single, “Ghost Girl,” marked a turning point in Constance’s profession, gathering passionate assistance from her fans and setting the phase for her blossoming solo course. The production of this tune, born throughout lockdowns that maximized her imaginative spirit, opened doors for Constance to explore her musical uniqueness. A female of several creative skills, Constance’s blend of acting, dancing, modeling, and music underpins her distinct design and phase existence. Dance training empowers her to command the phase with vibrant motions while acting fuels the fascinating characters she embodies throughout efficiencies, such as a sexy, Harley Quinn-esque figure with Aesthetic Perfection. Her multi-instrumental background, covering from violin to keyboards, includes depth to her guitar playing, highlighting the unified symphony of her musical skills.
Constance’s journey has actually been stressed by obstacles that come from being a lady in a male-dominated market. She emerges as a beacon of strength and motivation, motivating other striving female artists to increase above difficulty. Through her words and actions, she promotes for the market’s improvement, visualizing a future where females are empowered to recover their area in music. From her amazing efficiency at Mexico’s Hell and Heaven Fest with Till Lindemann of Rammstein to signing up with Demi Lovato’s band as a guitar player, Constance’s journey continues to develop, leaving a path of motivating stories and a long-lasting tradition for generations of female artists to come.
Your journey with the guitar started due to an unique instructor’s impact. Could you inform us more about how your enthusiasm for metal guitar grew from that beginning point?
My primary band instructor, Mr. England, constantly informed me I would be truly proficient at guitar. Regretfully, he passed before he might ever teach me how to play. I chose to bring on and provide guitar a shot to honor him, and I ended up caring it, undoubtedly! LOL However, my love for metal began when I heard Metallica for the very first time. I understood right now it was what I wished to immerse my little metalhead brain into.
“Ghost Girl” got favorable feedback from your fans. How did it feel to launch your launching single and see such a helpful action? Can you share a little about your imaginative procedure behind the tune?
I’ve been visiting in bands considering that I was 13, however I never ever had the time nor the imaginative liberty to compose solo music. When the lockdowns began, it maximized my schedule to compose and open to my imaginative self for the very first time. I composed the tune in my bed room with my feline Nyxx on my lap.
You’ve likewise launched numerous other songs over the last numerous years. May we anticipate an EP quickly?
I would not state quickly, however I certainly have something in the works.
I’m simply a geek in camouflage.
I comprehend you’re interested in acting, dancing, modeling, and, naturally, music. How do these various creative opportunities converge in your life, and how do they add to your special design and identity as an artist?
Well, to be sincere, I never ever actually partied or headed out much. I was constantly hectic finding out something brand-new. I’m simply a geek in camouflage. I enjoy all arts, and they all assist each other. My dance training has actually been very convenient when carrying out. I dance, run, leap, kick, cartwheel, and do the divides on phase all the time. I could not deal with all of those backbends on phase without dance training! Performing plays a part in my characters. In Aesthetic Perfection, I play a hot, psychotic Harley Quinn-type character on phase. And, obviously, modeling assists with the live trip pictures. I understand my angles even when on phase.
Your journey has actually taken you from a violin and piano-playing kid to a multi-instrumentalist and exploring artist. How have these various instruments affected your guitar playing and total musical technique?
Violin certainly taught me to overcome finger discomfort! LOL Piano has actually been specifically beneficial, viewing as I play keyboards for Till Lindemann of Rammstein and guitar and type in Aesthetic Perfection.
In our previous Tone Talk interview, you discussed that you take pleasure in miking up your amp for recording, developing a classic feel. Could you share some insight into your studio tape-recording procedure and how you record that signature “Constance Antoinette” guitar tone?
It’s been rather a long time considering that our tone talk; nevertheless, I still simulate a good vintage noise. I play/record utilizing amp sims now. I changed to Kemper and utilize STL tones (however I utilize a Mesa Boogie sim, LOL).
From your experience, what’s a substantial lesson you’ve learnt more about accomplishing and keeping a constant tone in your guitar playing, both in the studio and on phase?
Truthfully, tone is all in the fingers. Yes, a rippin’ amp tone is rad, however it’s just like 30% of your tone. I practice A LOT. If I have 5 gigs turning up, I will practice all 5 sets every day till I play the programs.
… can’t fail with the Seymour Duncans and jumbo worries.
Backed by Jackson Guitarswhat design are you presently playing, and what makes that instrument fit your design of music?
I have numerous various designs. I utilize 4 various ones alone for Demi Lovato’s sets. I will state my favorites, nevertheless, are the Jeff Loomis designs– can’t fail with the Seymour Duncans and jumbo stresses.
The mix of being a lead guitar player and singer sets you apart in a male-dominated field. How do you stabilize these 2 functions, and how does it impact your innovative expression?
It’s really unusual that somebody requires a brand-new diva and lead guitar player in a band. This is why I normally get employed for one or the other, however my solo music enables me to do both, which is what I truly like.
You’ve played numerous categories, from whip to funk. How do these various musical designs affect and improve your playing, and what’s your technique to adjusting your guitar abilities to fit various categories?
Well, it makes it much easier to reserve tasks, that’s for sure. Every design you find out assists you enhance and opens your mind to various innovative instructions, particularly when improv soloing.
I check out that you were influenced by seeing ladies rocking out on phase at a Heart performance. How crucial is representation and exposure of ladies in the music market, and how do you intend to influence others through your own music and efficiencies?
I desire my playing to influence more ladies to sign up with the music world and get the very same sensation I felt as a 13-year-old lady seeing Heart definitely shred.
Your difficulties as a lady in the music market are definitely substantial. Could you share some suggestions for aiming female artists who may come across comparable barriers and how they can conquer them?
Constantly be on your finest video game. Sexism is extremely popular in the music market, however you require to remain above it. Unfortunately, that suggests as ladies, we require to work 10 times harder. Let’s take control of the market for our future generation!
Your participation with bands like the Misfits and your experiences on trips like the Vans Warped Tour have actually certainly formed your musical profession. What standout memories from those trips have left an enduring influence on you?
Certainly, every trip leaves either fantastic or terrible memories– or a combination of both. LOL But playing Time Square at 21 years of ages (in an all-girl band) is a memory I will treasure permanently. And, obviously, Warped Tour was a substantial thing too for me. It was a pail list product that I might mark off for sure.
You just recently had a possibility to play as part of Demi Lovato’s band. Please show us what the experience resembled. Will you be changing Nita completely?
I’ve been Demi Lovato’s guitar player for over 4 months now, and I definitely like betting her. She’s an overall sweetie along with the most skilled vocalist I’ve ever shared the phase with. And, yes, I changed Nita’s position.
How do you stabilize your solo undertakings with taking part in collective musical efforts?
It’s rough– a great deal of tension, sleep deprived nights, and taking a trip. I’m hoping to compose more over the vacations and perhaps book some solo reveals.
As somebody who’s attained a lot in the music market, what guidance would you offer aiming artists, particularly those who might be prevented by problems or obstacles?
Keep going, and likewise head out and network. In 2020, I chose I was finished with music as a profession and was going to just bet enjoyable, however a good friend, who’s in fact an actually badass actor/dancer, talked me out of it. And I’m so glad he did.
From having fun with the Misfits to Glee and beyond, you’ve had a varied series of experiences. How have these different functions and cooperations added to your development as an artist and artist?
All elements of my profession have actually brought me here doing what I enjoy. I’ve discovered a lot about this market from simply operating in it.
I play guitar anywhere in between 3 and 6 hours a day.
Your commitment to practicing and your concentrate on showing incorrect those who question ladies’s musical capabilities are genuinely motivating. Can you share more about your day-to-day practice regimen and how it assists you continuously enhance your abilities?
Well, first of all, I heat up for around 20 minutes and play workouts to keep my chops up for another 20. I move on to whatever sets I require to learn/practice and play all of those while roaming around my studio so I’m comfy moving and playing on phase. If I’m feeling truly hot, I’ll improv to a random track to complete up. All in all, I play guitar anywhere in between 3 and 6 hours a day.
Reflecting on your journey, what is one minute or accomplishment that you think about a real turning point in your profession, and how did it form your course moving on?
Hell and Heaven Fest in Mexico in 2015 with Till Lindemann of Rammstein was a big turning point. We played to over 100,000 individuals. That was without a doubt the greatest program I had actually ever dipped into the time. Since then, I’ve been on a roll!
Your participation in Gritty in Pink showcases your dedication to empowering females in music. How do you see this motion progressing, and what modifications would you like to see in the music market’s treatment of females?
I wish to see more females in power on business side along with instrumentalists. I’m fed up with males at a label informing me I do not use brief adequate skirts or need to think about a breast enhancement. If all of us collaborate and raise each other up, we can assist get rid of that kind of thinking.
As somebody who has dealt with and conquered obstacles in the market, what message would you like to send out to all the aiming female artists who are looking up to you as a function design?
Practice, keep going, and bear in mind that we’re all battling with you. << 3