Interview with Ava Della Pietra

Sep 21, 2023

Ava Della Pietra, a former Broadway actress and pop artist, talks about her journey from School of Rock to her latest single 'Ego.' She discusses her growth as a songwriter, winning numerous awards, and her upcoming ambitious dual degree program at Harvard-Berkle. Ava shares her experiences in the music industry, the impact of COVID on her career, and her love for dance genre inspired by artist Dua Lipa.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Starting a Journey in Music

02:40 • 12min

Early songwriting and recording, participation in competitions, and song releases

14:46 • 3min

The Release of Optimist

17:21 • 5min

High School Graduation and College Plans

22:46 • 4min

Ava's Songwriting and Performing Experiences in School and on Long Island

26:39 • 2min

New Song and Change in Songwriting Style

28:31 • 7min

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ava Della Pietra over Zoom video! Ava Della Pietra is an 18-year-old pop artist and former Broadway actress who appeared in the original cast of School of Rock. She then made a name for herself with her innocent pop songs based on her own high school experience, leading to coverage from outlets like Just Jared Jr., Parade, and American Songwriter. Now, Ava is getting ready to enter a new chapter with her single and music video "Ego," which sheds her 'girl-next-door' image in what will be a major departure for fans who remember her as the little girl on the Broadway stage. While many of her earlier songs spoke to the experiences of young listeners, having just turned 18, the new single is inspired by her own tumultuous journey with a man more interested in playing games and fueling his self-importance than her own feelings. Ava's journey over the last decade has been pretty remarkable. Having initially taught herself five different instruments for her role in School of Rock, she went on to write more than 130 songs, leading American Songwriter to call her "a prolific, motivated, and multi-faceted creative" and to early TV bookings on shows like "Today in Nashville." She went on to win ten different national and international songwriting awards for her initial singles, all while juggling the demands of high school, where she finished as valedictorian this year. Now, Ava is getting ready to start an ambitious dual degree program at Harvard-Berklee in a few weeks, where she will pursue an advanced degree in music. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AvaDellaPietra #Ego #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/