by Valerie | Jun 15, 2016
At age four, I began learning music in a children’s program, Kindermusik, then, piano lessons at six, trumpet at nine, and the upright bass at 14. After a jam session with my Dad, (we played “Jingle Bells” with real musicians! I was 10), and my first...
by Valerie | Sep 14, 2015
Originally from Miami, Florida, I began studying music at age 7 (guitar) and began performing with the music school’s student band soon after. At age 12, I joined the school band and began playing trombone & baritone in the concert and jazz ensembles. In high...
