1. Where are we talking from today? I'm from Toronto, Canada 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? For my music and brand to further gain exposure and to continue to connect with fans and inspire them through my original creations. 3. Has the government shutdown effected you or anyone you know? I'm in Canada so the effects haven't impacted us the same over here. For those that it has, my heart goes out to them and their families. 4. What is your take on politics? I have open-minded political views 5. Where did you get your artist name from? I love a good play on words and wanted to highlight that I'm a unique artist Specyal (for unique) and T (first letter of my name) 6. At what age did you make music a pursuit? At two I started playing piano and by six I started my official training.  7. Did your family and friends support you in your pursuit of music? Yes I'm very fortunate to have a very supportive family. They're all behind me 100% 8...

1. Where are we talking from today?  I am at my studio apartment in the west Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California. 2. How is 2018 treating you so far?  It has been an intense year to be honest... I just made a big decision to quit my job as an educator (I worked in schools with kids for my whole life until this past June) and move to LA to pursue my yoga teaching and music career.  So far, 2018 has been full of change... good changes for sure because it means more time for me to focus on my two greatest passions, although it definitely feels a little weird to not be working with kids anymore and has been a challenge financially.  Essentially, this year marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and I am just getting started on this next adventure. 3. How did you get involved in music?  My mom made my brothers and I take piano lessons when we were younger, and I am forever grateful for that.  I stuck with it for a while, quit, came back to ...