Meet D.Arais

Rae Louis
May 4, 2021
3 min read

Having many talents can sometimes complicate the process of every creator's vision. It is perceptive of self and the capabilities of each genius transcending the ordinary, and the importance of the viewer reach and the artist concept of reality.

Let's get to know Music Educator and Artist D.Arais...

What's Your Name?

D. Arais

Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up?

My personal life wasn't much to complain about now that I look back at it. I'm the oldest of my mother's children so I got most of the discipline. It wasn't always good but, I'm still alive and not dead or in jail somewhere. My grandfather taught me the guitar and how to garden. My grandmother, the English teacher, taught me how to write legibly and how to express myself. My mother taught me the pain that exists in a woman's heart that never leaves. My dad taught me, how to walk away without looking back. My stepfather showed me how to stand up for myself and never allow anyone to try to play me.

Where were you born and raised?

I was born in Americus, GA and I was raised in College Park, GA

Tell us something nobody knows about you.

I'm not an easy read.

What do you do when you're not being creative?

I like to learn new things like languages, coding, and reading, and playing video games.

We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall how has being an entrepreneur help you to transition your life?

It's helped me focus more. Understanding the ins and outs of capitalism in my field has helped me realize that most people don't know what they are doing. It's better to know what you're doing and why you're doing it than to blindly be doing something. That was life before being an entrepreneur. Now, focus on the goals and tasks at hand.

What fears did you have to overcome to become the person you are today?

Letting go. I never quite understood why certain people couldn't come with me to where I was going until I realized most of those people were active/inactively working against me. Letting go encompasses embracing myself more, enjoying my own presence as well as adjusting my thoughts to realize what was me talking in my head and encouraging me and what was doubt from others talking in my head discouraging me.

What or who is your inspirational source?

My grandfather and God.

Did you have anybody in your corner to help get your career started?

I did. I didn't know how to get to the studio. In fact, before college, I'd never been to an actual recording studio. An awesome photographer, who just so happened to be a songwriter, was looking for someone to sing and play guitar for his song. First time ever going to a studio but after that, I was all in. Engineers wanting to work with me, artists who just liked the sound of my voice keep me going mentally.