Tommy + Sophia Loya - Musician and Student
This is an edited excerpt of an interview done in person at our studio in Los Angeles.
Tommy Loya
Who was your childhood hero?
My childhood hero’s were Metallica.
Do you feel you have met your own expectations?
yes I think I have surpassed them.
Who is your best friend?
My kids
Sophia: no Dad
When you were little what did you want want to be when you grew up?
A rockstar ( laughs), I just wanted to play music, that’s it.
How did you start playing music ?
My grandfather bought me a guitar when I was 14, that was the only thing I had. I bought my first bass when I was 18. Music was the only positive thing around me as a child growing up in foster homes. Also just listening to music, vibing with the words and the messaging. It was escapism for me, something that I could dream about.
First Music that you loved?
the first two Metallica records hit me really hard, I was 10 or 11, they were melodic and deep.
If you could create a job that doesn’t already exist what would it be?
Housing kids that don’t have any future hope and exposing them to art, art and music and letting them deep dive into their interests, a cultural orphanage for misfit island kids
How do your ancestors show up in your life?
Spiritually,
some weird ancient wisdom will just show up.
In what form?
often in empathy
How honest are you? Be honest.
Is this a 7-10 thing?
I am an 8 but it wasn’t always the case, it took me a long time to get here, I learned to lie as a kid for self protection.
Last time you cried and why?
A month and 1/2 ago, it was a redemption thing, and realizing that I knew that, and self forgiveness.
What smell brings back great memories?
Home made tortillas.
Favorite thing about being a father?
knowing that I have the capacity to love
Sophia Loya
How do you spend Sunday ?
doing nothing, decompressing, relaxing
If you unexpectedly won 10,000 dollars what would you do with it?
Travel the world, well as far as 10 grand can take me
If someone gave you an elephant what would you do with it?
Ride it to work, I could save on gas.
How do your ancestors show up in your life?
I’m Native American, so it would be my love of animals.
Best childhood memory?
Going to the studio with my dad, it was always really cool and he would let me play the drums
Do you believe in soul mates?
sure
When did you first feel like an adult?
When I had to start paying taxes.
Do you believe in god?
no
Do you believe in aliens?
yes
Best thing that has happened to you so far?
Everything, I have been set up really well, I have been blessed with a lot.
What scares you most about future?
The way the world is going, I feel like we are losing empathy.
Most prized possession?
My Rottweiler, his name is Beef.
Biggest risk you’ve ever taken? ( your dads here remember)
My biggest risk is going to be taking out financial aid for school
Favorite thing about your dad?
He has always been the parent that is not possessive, in the way that your kid is your legacy but that we are people on our own, he has helped me grow without his ego affecting his teaching methods, It’s love and also respect.
Tommy Loya is a musician and film industry guy. He has worked with Cypress Hill and Manhole, among other reputable artists. He lives in Simi Valley with his kids, Sophia and Jaxson.
Sophia Loya works part time at Trader Joes while pursuing an education in Gaming.
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