Diana Drew first stepped out on stage singing and playing the guitar at age seven. She was trained vocally by her father, a professional opera singer with the New York City Centre Opera Co. At eleven years of age, three record companies were knocking on her door, but were declined in favour of a 'normal' childhood.
Diana is a one-of-a-kind vocal teacher with a warm and encouraging style of teaching. Her extensive experience and expertise and incredibly attuned ear make her uniquely qualified to help each and every student with whatever issue they may have, and to nuture their talent to the fullest. Not just a vocal coach, she teaches all aspects - mic and recording technique as well as stage presence, etc. Diana also has a professional grade recording studio on-site for students use during their lessons.Read more
Grenville Pinto isn't just a violinist. He's so much more. A complete musician. A showman. An entertainer. Fun. Class. An artist. Welcome to G Pinto's official website. Whatever the genre, no matter the style (from classical to hard rock, Bollywood to pop), G's singular talents bring favourite songs to life in vibrant, unexpected, brand new ways.
Everyday The American Federation Of Musicians Of The United States And Canada Helps Thousands Of Musicians Just Like You. We Are The Largest Organization In The World Representing The Interests Of Professional Musicians. Whether Negotiating Fair Agreements, Protecting Ownership Of Recorded Music, Securing Benefits Such As Health Care And Pension, Or Lobbying Our Legislators, The Afm Is Committed To Raising Industry Standards And Placing The Professional Musician In The Foreground Of The Cultural Landscape.
The Formally Designated Brantford Symphony Orchestra Was Established In 1919 Under The Direction Of Dr. F. C. Thomas. The Symphony'S Valued Contribution To The Cultural Community Of Brantford Continued Into The Mid 1930S When The Onset Of The Great Depression Together With Dr. Thomas'S Retirement Saw The Gradual Decline And Eventual Disbanding Of The Orchestra.
Ambiance Flute and Guitar Duo has been entertaining audiences since 1985. Their experience and vast, eclectic repertoire allows them to be flexible, making the ambiance of every event perfect. Their CD, A Little Night Music, is a collection of their most requested original classical interpretations, including the music of Mozart, Pachelbel, Faure, Bach and Handel. To order a CD, or to place quantity orders for private or corporate gifts, phone 416-693-8778, or place a secure online order at: www.ambiancemusic.com. Doriann Forrester is one of the most versatile flutists in Canada. She is renowned for her distinctive flute sound and musical interpretation. Her personable style, in-depth musical training and vast experience adds greatly to the appeal of Ambiance. Doriann has performed in musicals, television commercials, and with various orchestras, chamber, wind and jazz ensembles in Toronto. Wind ensemble conducting, recording with other artists and music festival adjudications complement her musical experience. An honours music graduate, Doriann studied music at Humber College, Sir Wilfrid Laurier University and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Her teachers included Geoffrey Gilbert (teacher of James Galway), Jean-Pierre Rampal and Toronto jazz musician Pat Labarbera. Guitarist/composer Philip Disera lends both depth and variety to this duo. In addition to his work with Ambiance, Philip's dynamic guitar styles have been heard in many of Toronto's major clubs, Roy Thomson Hall, the duMaurier Jazz Festival and the Beaches Jazz Festival. He has recorded two compact discs: Inside Outside with full band and Philip Disera, a collection of original guitar compositions. Philip is an accomplished composer and arranger, creating much of the music played by Ambiance. Two of his compositions are in the Royal Conservatory of Music Guitar Repertoire books. Philip received his jazz training at Humber College, studied latin guitar with Brazilian master Tiberio Nascimento and classical guitar with acclaimed Canadian guitarist Norbert Kraft.