Anyone can tell you Melbourne is renowned for its live music scene, as everyone and their grandma are in a band. With such a crowded live music scene and so many bands competing for fans, what does it take to thrive as a musician?

We introduce Steven Theochari, a local singer and songwriter determined to make it in the music industry. This young musician covers many popular, well-known songs but also writes a number of original pieces. Getting inside the mind of this talented young man will give us insight into what it means to strive for something you’re passionate about — something you couldn’t live without. Better yet, we get a look into what makes this artist tick and what made him the man he is.

Kathleen O’Connor is a journalist for SYN’s current affairs program Panorama and a third-year Bachelor of Journalism student at La Trobe University. You can follow her on Twitter: @k_oconnor1

Jarrah Gillies is a third-year Bachelor of Journalism student at La Trobe University.