Aiza and her heart's desires

She started singing professionally in 2001. But to this day, Aiza Seguerra shows no signs of boredom as she talks about her passion in making music. Her being a singer gives her not just the chance to display her vocal talent but also the opportunity to work with some of today’s artists on stage and produce songs and albums for them.

“I think it should be the goal of every artist,” replies Aiza regarding her ability to evolve as an artist. “I don’t think it would sound good if, let’s say, I didn’t get any better through the years I’ve been around in the music industry. I’m thankful because Star Records gave me the chance to produce songs. Ang pinaka-debut ko ay yung kay Juris (Fernandez).”

Aiza has produced two songs for Juris’ albums. “The first was Di Lang Ikaw and for her second, it was Ebe Dancel’s Magkaibang Mundo. I also produced an album for Carol Banawa (released under Star Records).”

The Kapamilya network’s recording arm also delegated to Aiza the task of producing her own version of the theme of the movie Miss You Like Crazy. She, too, had a hand in the record production of Sukob Na, ABS-CBN’s rainy day station ID. 

Though it is her heart’s desire to produce more, Aiza has no plans of turning her back on performing onstage. Singing will still be her bread and butter, she notes. In fact, she never tires of harnessing her voice through videoke sessions.

“I enjoy singing. I guess, you won’t stop doing what you truly enjoy. Besides, I try to analyze the songs to learn the different genres and arrangements because aside from being a singer, I’m also a producer. But honestly, di ko pa masyadong gamay ang album production and I don’t consider it as work but a hobby. Why? Because hobbies are taken as seriously as work, the only difference is you do it without considering the earnings. I just want to make good songs.”

Asked how she treats a song, Aiza says, “I relate myself to a song. I try to at least find a sentence or a word that I think I could relate to and from there, I work on it na parang ito yung gustong ipa-feel ng composer. I felt that way when I started composing and producing songs; that every song has a story and our role as a singer is to send its message loud and clear.”

She considers her first composition, Tanging Ikaw, a reflection of her personality. “I did its lyrics and music.”

Being in the music scene for a decade now, how does she keep her music interesting especially during shows like Love Jazztified with Cooky Chua on Oct. 7, 8 p.m. at the Music Museum?

“Honestly, I don’t know because every time I’m up on stage, I just try to do my best in my every performance,” Aiza replies.

In the show, expect Aiza to wax romantic while Cooky will do the jazz part. “Since we’re friends even before, I’m sure the show will come out fine. Besides, we’re both hands-on in this show.”

And if there’s anything Aiza wishes to do aside from singing, “that would be to head straight to Kalinga so I could have a tattoo from an old tribal lady there. That is, if time permits.”

Get to know how Aiza spends her day from sun up to sun down:

I wake up early if there is work but whenever there’s a gig at night I wake up late the following day.

12 noon — I wake up. Eat breakfast consists of rice and viand or sometimes just cereals or bread. Then after, I go back to my room and sleep again. Medyo mahilig akong matulog. If not, I just play computer or PS3.

Mid-afternoon — Time to take a bath but I feel so lazy to get up and take a bath.

6 or 7 p.m. — I am forced to take a bath.

9 p.m. — Ready for my gig. I take my dinner at the venue.

10 or 11 p.m. — Our gig starts, which will last for one and a half hours or two hours the most.

After work — Eat out with the band and go straight home.

2 a.m. — At home. I play or I read before going to bed.

(Love Jazztified is presented by Greenlights Events & Productions. Tickets are available at Ticketworld.)