Q+A | Tessa Violet

[@tessaviolet]

0:01 Are you confident in your vedif skills? 0:51 How long does it actually take to record videos? 1:29 if your resources aren't great, do you pick lighting, camera, or audio? 2:56 What's your feelings on your vlogs lately and before? What's your career goals or plans this year? 4:34 How do you deal with differing feelings of "i have something to say/create!" + "do i really have anything different to offer?"

[@fearsomefivefilms]

Tessa Violet Thanks bunches for the thoughtful response to my question. You're lovely.

[@EmmaWatson-yr2lp]

Tessa Violet ❤❤I love ur music

[@AdamZugone]

wow. everyone should do this. this is really helpful!

[@unnamedcryptid2827]

thx!

[@MrPhil360]

are you going to do a west coast tour

[@doddleoddle]

I also like your music

[@ekeetley123]

doddleoddle :D

[@KittenDy]

"Only me has lived my life" tessa violet, everyone.

[@edensylvester13]

"wow. grammar."

[@awesomenessgrecianes]

illuster can we get this on a tshirt

[@EmeraldKelsi]

G Bennet oh my god yes

[@fernij]

hi tessa, i met you at the leeds show yesterday (i know you won't remember me but i was the girl with brown hair in a plait, black twenty one pilots tshirt and black hoodie) but i didn't get chance to thank you for what you've done for me. i just want to thank you for inspiring me and making me feel less alone in what i'm going through. you mean the world to me and i appreciate everything you do. you killed it last night and it was a dream come true meeting you and seeing you play live. thank you.

[@alexandrhorbach4729]

Twenty Øne Phans! at the Disco |-/

[@로즈-x7p]

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[@gunnarolla]

SOUND IS EVERYTHING

[@zannahlu]

Hi I have a post q&a question Is that a real shirt collar or a bib

[@tessaviolet]

rude

[@zannahlu]

but is it real

[@AutumnAndersen]

LOL

[@HeyNins]

5:14 - 5:35 I ABSOLUTELY agree. I wish people would understand this concept of making art more. I had to struggle with 4 years of bullying myself into thinking that the art I made for myself was not good enough so I should make art that people liked instead. And lemme just say... I was not happy. It felt like I was dying on the inside just to get a few approvals from my seniors/superiors from time to time. It wasn't worth it. I only realized when I, alongside other artists, finally mustered up the courage to make art that makes us happy and that best reflects our views, instead of what the people expect us to do. This act of 'rebellion' (if you could even call it that) made me go "Huh. So this is what it's supposed to feel like. This is what not hating yourself or your art feels like. It feels nice! I should do it more often." And so, from then on I learnt to make art that makes me happy. Cause like you said, even though some people (or most people) won't like it, at least at the end of the day it's art YOU made, for yourself, and it feels like creation that came from YOU instead of a cheesy fabrication of what someone wants you to be. Anyways, that's just my two cents. Thanks again for another well thought out video, Tessa! :)

[@alexlowe2464]

I really love the idea of make art just for yourself. I need to think less about whether other people will like what I create and whether I feel good for having created it

[@KAgius96]

Your voice calms me down so much!! Thank you Tessa

[@klausjacklister]

I just wanna thank you for being lovely and a massive inspiration, well done for doing well on vedif so far!!

[@tessaviolet]

Thanks, Ashley!

[@JaffaCakeGecko]

I'm so glad you sorted the collar

[@cinemoni]

I LOVE Q + A's LIKE THIS! They're actually pretty helpful and honest. I don't enjoy it so much when it's only like "what's your favorite color? food? waffles or pancakes?" you know? so yeah thank you for this

[@tessaviolet]

THANK

[@keilahvisscher1529]

THANK YOU FOR FIXING YOUR COLLAR OMG MY OCD

[@ts_editor]

I spent the first minute internally screaming .... "Your collar, Tessa. TESSA - FIX YOUR COLLAR!"

[@dumdumsaregood]

I completely AGREE! The more people that hear your sound the more people will love you. I share your music with friends all the time and their general reaction is "How have i not heard of her!?"

[@hippie4life101]

i really appreciate how authentic and honest you are.

[@kittencupcakes]

GOOD JOB ON VEDIF SO FAR!!

[@tessaviolet]

Thanks!

[@mollymcdermott3956]

You are like the cutest human omg

[@PastorJohnnyPeruch]

so proud of u -keep smiling making the world smile

[@mollymcdermott3956]

Omg yes if you did a headline tour in the UK it would be amazing ! like that would be my happy place because I feel so safe watching your performances both online and irl (one of my best life moments), hopefully your UK audience will grow soon as I can bet a lot of people will love your voice and your music and everything about you, I sure do !

[@megangore]

LOVIN these daily videos. Also, thank you for the mic recommendation.

[@isa0ber]

i really enjoy your lyrics about yourself, it's such a unique perspective and i love it. the songs about romantic love, in general, have a harder time having an impact on me

[@threshingsong]

THE BRIGHTON SHOW'S SOLD OUT FOR AGES AND YOU MIGHT NEVER COME BACK TESSAAAAA

[@darthsoban1897]

I'm a metalhead usually with music but even I enjoy your music from time to time. It's good!

[@neontrash9478]

that advice about vlogging & everyone having a unique experience (including yourself) is so true & that's something I've been working on this year! your music is amazing BTW, and I love your confidence 🙌💪

[@noelleperez6771]

I really appreciate the topics and the way that you present everything that you talk about on your videos. It feels like getting advice from an older sister about life and success and mental illness and it is really nice to be able to have that experience. Thank you.

[@miamaclaine]

You are such a beautiful person & I appreciate your thoughtfulness. The lovely qualities you show are what I look for in a good friend - so I hope you appreciate your kindness, your humour, your honesty & all the good things you bring to the world.

[@ragecleaner]

It definitely shows! To be honest I used to watch your videos ages ago and then I stopped and now that I started again I am OBSESSED with everything you do. I could listen to you talk all day long! And I am also obsessed with "Haze". Obsessed. My favorite song at the time! I wish I could have come to UK and hear you play live!

[@lolarose6282]

you're so intelligent and inspiring- i met you at the charlotte, nc, show and i was a complete mess and tried to tell you how much your music meant to me & you gave me multiple hugs and it made everything infinitely easier!!! you and dodie are huge inspirations for me & i'm so thankful for how amazing you are!!

[@RamonDeeJay]

Really great video! I really appreciate you connecting with your subscribers and viewers cause it's rare that we see musicians and or youtubers speak directly to us watchers

[@AdamUPNow]

4:34 In the past I had felt "do I really have anything different to offer" and now I've known we all do. Anything we do affects someone in someway. Keep it up!

[@typicaltia5938]

I've only just started watching you Tessa, but you've literally became one of my favourite youtubers and musicians within a few days

[@emilyboelle8724]

Love the warm tone of your videos. ( color, sound, and personality :)

[@timfam9173]

I just love you Tessa! Your creative and thoughtful mind is so refreshing and inspiring! Your words reminded me of a quote I've been trying to take to heart in my life...everyone else is just as good but no better. It's so easy to discredit ourselves but we each have so much to offer.

[@nitecro]

I really enjoy your vlogs and videos, they are so calming, plus in almost every video you say something that I find inspirational, I write it down on a sticky note and stick it to my bedroom wall where many many quotes, pictures and memories find their place. "[...] 'cause even if noone else likes it at least you've done something thats been beneficial for you." - that helps me seeing the conflict you adressed just before saying that, and with which I struggle daily aswell, with more consciousness. My art is creating clothes and fashion and the thought of "not being enough" or "my work/creation not being relevant to others" sometimes gets me doubting if I am succeeding with living the life I chose to live. I absolutely love my work and I don't do it to dress others in the first place to be honest, but to channel off my creative chaos in my head to something I really love doing. So it is beneficial for me, even if noone else likes it - thanks for reminding :) ♥

[@roshandala]

it definitely shows that you enjoy vlogging again :) I've been watching you since 2010 and I'd say your content has only gotten better over the years. Love you Tessa

[@idkimbeth]

i really want to see you in a headline tour! i saw you perform at sitc but hadn't heard much of your music, so didn't truly appreciate how incredibly talented you are! i need another chance to absorb all the musical glory

[@realwhatsfake]

Ilysm Tessa, you really have inspired me and I hope I shall get to meet you soon. I love you and Dodie so much ❤👑

[@tessaviolet]

[@timeajager7925]

I love everything about this.

[@UnderMyMakeup]

I don't get to say I love you anymore is my favorite song. It''s constantly stuck in my head it prompts me to reminisce and reflect. :)

[@JosyBun]

I think you're doing a great Vedif! I like that you include some of your stumbles, too- it makes you feel like more of a person, and it makes you feel like a friend as opposed to some youtubers which kind of just feel like someone whose constantly...selling me something. 😊 Also I need to get that Mic, your sound quality is amazing lol

[@mihhi]

I think it was noticeable that you didn't enjoy vlogging for a while and that you like it a lot again now! I think you have a really unique style and you don't just follow trends that will get a lot of views, which I really appreciate. You were one of the youtubers that originally got me into vlogging, so I personally am very happy that you found your joy in vlogging again - and it means we get to see more of you, which is awesome :)

[@TheJohno95]

Sometimes a person just needs to take a break and step away from something they love so they can recharge their batteries and come back strong. I've been there. People can tell when you're forcing yourself to create and be productive. And it's usually not good for anyone. Better to do it when you're feeling it.

[@starfirenonie]

your voice is so soothing

[@nununukootsi]

was this day when dodie did your eyeliner?

[@edensylvester13]

I was wondering that too haha

[@Alexzandra92]

I'm enjoying your Vedif so much! I just love how insightful you are. I could listen to you speak or sing all day long :) xx

[@cloudsandstxrs5755]

hi Tessa, I met you at the Galway gig, you probably dont remember me but I was the painfully awkward 12 year old with a pixie cut. I just want to say how happy your videos make me and how much joy I get listening to your music

[@starlaschubert3416]

i love your style! PLEAAASEEE do a lookbook

[@jenta247]

I'd totally come see you on a headline tour! I mean you were absolutely incredible yesterday!🌸

[@schoonermatata9390]

yassssssssss girl! love your style, your message, your face and your sound! keep at it, pretty lady!

[@emmat6372]

Tessa, I friggin love your style and my GOD PLEASE DO A LOOKBOOK🌻

[@nor3xp]

I enjoy your noises of angst/uncertainty/frustration aha, if thats weird to say i dunno. Just such a quirky thing, but it totally works with your personality. Also, ive been listening to your song "haze" literally on repeat recently and its been great :) hope youre well

[@meganjeg]

I love that your daily blogging for a month!!!!

[@johnornelas]

I've been watching you since the modeling in Asia days. I'm really glad you're still make videos.

[@musiclover12001]

Tessa your content is so great I look forward to your videos every day it's great

[@TheHPExperiment]

I absolutely LOVE your hair color!!!

[@OrlaToolan]

i saw you live yesterday and it was amazing! i love you :)

[@ryand1935]

Newcastle tour date too excited :O only 2 days can't wait to see you perform live :)

[@eveclayton1195]

can I just say; your eyeliner in this is BOMB

[@thewinterizzy]

I don't know if this is too much honesty (lol?) but I've certainly enjoyed your vlogs more recently - by recently, meaning in the last year or so. I've known about your channel for ages (circa 2008/9 days) but I never subscribed. I don't remember why, I just recall there not being that ~spark~ or whatever to make me want to engage. But! Like maybe two-ish years ago I finally subscribed and was bewildered at why I had somehow ever previously found your channel off-putting. You're certainly one of my favorite creators now, and very motivating/inspiring. tl;dr - I think the fact that you're happier with your own content definitely shows and I find it equally very enjoyable.

[@Rachingful]

can't wait to see you in Newcastle!!!! also I would definitely see you as a headline act! xX

[@estellerhodes7159]

Thank you for being such an inspiration! I met you in hull this week. You performed beautifully X

[@thathufflepuffchick8327]

vedif has been wonderful! you have nothing to worry about.

[@tobyteddy100]

"Realizing: I have a unique experience and everyone has a unique experience." Well said.

[@ClaireWestfall]

A very thoughtful and thought provoking video Tessa. 😊

[@KimIsAJedi]

I found out today that I'm coming to watch you guys at the Cardiff date of your tour on the 16th. I've been watching your videos since 2011 so I'm super excited to see you. Im sure you'll do great!

[@whatkindofblue17]

pls come back to the uk later this year!! I wasnt able to get tickets this time :(

[@chebbinator8722]

Hey Tessa, I'm really enjoying your vedif. Keep doing what you love and dont let ANYONE stop you, good luck in life!

[@katefirth-odonnell5847]

do a day in the life of yourself on tour??

[@VerbenaHA]

This is lovely, these were REALLY good questions.

[@Yesyesjess]

That was a great demo what how sound is important to your videos. Very clear and very effective!

[@shadysadie8589]

Do you use the microphone you recommended for recording songs too or just vlogs

[@Creating.in.hibernation]

Can't believe you're in Norwich and I missed out on tickets!! :( Please come back soon! Love your videos and your beautiful music x

[@salonisingh]

its always so lovely to watch your vids! i appreciate you so much ✨✨

[@arianearghyris]

yeahhh Tessa at Dodie's, I mean, so cute and cool

[@tessaviolet]

It's not Dodie's microphone, but we do own the same one!

[@arianearghyris]

Oh well :D thanks for taking the time to answer, and happy vedif

[@guitarplayr721]

Oh my god that face distortion thing threw me off so much haha

[@MiriamGallacher]

yes. yes tessa you have enough of an audience even if it's just me selling out every single one of your shows and bringing along three friends to scream every word. yes. pls come back soon. also see you tomorrow!! qeueing from 7.30am & so !! excited !!!!

[@LuckyFireFerret]

I've just recently bought the mic that you use and wow it makes a world of a difference and I don't know how I have been settling for my cameras built in mic for so long. Wow oh wow oh wow love your content Tessa

[@anonymoushacker1080]

You are so charming x3 And your early music is awesome! Sadly I don't really into last song, but the most important that you like it

[@fatoo411]

I'm glad I found your channel, your videos about mental health are really helpful.. defiantly subscribing

[@tessaviolet]

[@stormcrown9]

eye make up is on point tessa!

[@BoatingMyFloat]

I can't believe I've been watching you for 10 years... Time flies man.

[@tamako7553]

I went to the Leeds show and it was amazing

[@TXWatson]

I keep checking the tour date listings like I'm going to find one near me. I live in Massachusetts. (U.S.) Hope the tour's going well!

[@cmoser22]

your videos are great! thanks for making them

[@jessehatred3667]

I love this video, such a good one!

[@daniela-xi5cy]

your videos are very insightful, good job!

[@Deleny725]

that focusing sound, wow

[@xeniafoe]

Aaah, I would love to see you in Scotland but I can't, but please do a headline tour in the UK, that would be lovely!

[@secretlybrave5520]

Woof! Ohhh that makes me so dang happy ^^

[@xia6502]

Her Q&As have me week

[@tillyjai3706]

Aaaah, you're so cuteeee ❤️❤️❤️

[@augustwogsland3309]

Good luck filming the rest of these. I really hope you can do most of Vedif just because I love your vlogs and I, as a human, am selfish. But, you know, take care of yourself first.

[@beck1291]

Recently started watching you and just noticed wow that is a hella nice aesthetic endslatey thing

[@tessaviolet]

THANK

[@beck1291]

WELC

[@laurapreston9042]

I am seeing you support bry next week! but really hope you get big enough one day for me to be able to say I'm coming to your own headline tour! but in the mean time can't wait for next week!

[@KatieFilms]

your hair is so pretty 😍

[@SallyBoebally]

I am loving your new found style of attire 👌🏼

[@RoyMercon]

So, I'm not going to lie. I had no idea you had music out. I guess I'm just one of those people in a really weird category of followers for you. I downloaded both of your albums and I am going to listen to them on my commutes to work. Keep it up!

[@snmason]

Your hand gestures in this video reminded me of those in Fantastic Mr Fox, it was cool 🙂

[@djbex28]

ohhhh Tessa you are so lovely to watch xx

[@wlwcats5810]

I really like the way you think, very helpful ❤