1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? I sing, I play several instruments. Some of them I play well.
What instruments? I play piano, bassoon, saxophone, clarinet, flute . . . I just recently started playing the ukulele, and I'm having a great time learning it! Calloused fingers, and everything.
When did you start playing? I started piano lessons at age 7. That was a few years ago.
Did you teach yourself? I had a teacher. I taught myself other instruments. 2. Are you in a band or bands? Probably not in the sense that most members are. I sing in an a cappella ensemble which does some jazz, doo wop, and pop. I play in the symphonic band, and I sing and play at my church.
What is the name of the band? Third Row Center Singers
What do you play? I sing soprano, alto, and yes, sometimes even tenor.
What other instruments are in the band? None
Do you have a band website? www.thirdrowcentersingers.net 3. Do you write songs? Yes, I do!
Do you write lyrics, music or both? I write both.
Do you have a writing partner? No. I collaborated with a playwrite before for a children's theater piece. 4. Do you record your music? Just demos.
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? Well . . . you know the little voice memo app? That would be it.
Do you use a recording studio? No.
Do you have music available on the web? if so where? 5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? I teach. Does that count?
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? 6. Are you a tech head? Not at all. 7. What country do you live in? God bless the USA. 8. What are your ambitions? I would love to have my music recorded, published, and performed by myself and others. I would enjoy collaborating, especially in music for shows and theater. 9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? I enjoy photography.
What are your pastimes? Bicycling, running, sewing, enjoying family. 10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? Making connections with other creative people and getting new ideas from successful songwriters and performers.
