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Bankhead Violinist
- Atlanta, GA
- Violinist
- Travels nationwide
- Contact for rates
Overview
Professional Violinist in Atlanta, Ga that can provide R & B, Hip Hop, Pop, Classical, Gospel, Christmas, and many more types of music. I can play sheet music or by ear and am very comfortable improvising along to a track or band.
I have worked in a variety of environments: a resident musician at Sage Woodfire Tavern, Symphonies around Georgia, Musicals with Act 3 Productions, Dinners, Engagement Parties, Surprise Engagements, Weddings, Funerals, Churches, Grand Openings, and many more things.
But I can also give a full show I've also performed on stage at clubs, won competitions, perform as the main act, and can give an entertaining show with interactive elements if the event calls for it.
55 Reviews
Awesome!!!Awesome!!! Awesome!!!! We will definitely use his services AGAIN!!!!!
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank You Soo Much For Having Me!!! The Fashion Show Layout Was Beautiful!!
Professional, on time, and so talented
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Ty so much the event was beautiful and she was beautifully surprised.
Amazing and talented Violinist. My guests enjoyed every song he performed. Thank you for a great performance!
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
My pleasure the violin and GOD are my highest passions!
I hired Derrick for an elegant dinner at our nonprofit and he was great! Excellent stage presence, beautiful music. Would definitely hire him again!
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Thank you so much Miriam the event was so fun to perform for and the guests were amazing!
Dj was amazing! Beyond talented. You made my boy friends birthday a night to remember. You did a great job setting the tone. Super romantic 🥰 I can’t wait to hire you for future events. Thank you!
He performed well, kept us all engaged, has an excellent sense of humor, punctual, and uber responsive. Need I say more?! Will definitely hire again.
Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much the dinner was full of love and family fun enjoyed being a part.
Stayed in touch prior to the event. Was on time. Played a variety of songs.
Arrive on time , communicating with me at all times.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much it was a pleasure.
Bankhead Violinist was absolutely a perfect fit for our party. He was entertaining and engaging with his variety of music choices. My wife ask him to play a surprise birthday song for her sorority sister; it was a hit along with the line dancing. Thank you Bankhead Violinist. See you next year.
Strolling Violinist
Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Ty it was great and a lot of fun!
This young man is BEYOND talented! He worked the room! My event was for 250 people and EVERYONE was floored at his skill set! He is engaging and was the WOW factor of the night!! He exceeded my expectations!!! Black Excellence!!!
Strolling Violinist
Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Ty so much it was a fun time!!
Bankhead Violinist was a hit at the wedding and cocktail hour. He was very personable and "worked the crowd" very well. All the guests raved about his showmanship and musicianship. Would definitely recommentd.
Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you soo much. I'm all smiles over here.
All the guest were in ah great feedback People are asking for his information
Strolling Violinist
Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thanks for the kind words and it was a pleasure.
Awesome Job!!! He set the right tone for the dinner fir the whole evening!! He was very professional and punctual. My Birthday Dinner party was amazing! My guest cant stop talking about how great he was! Will definitely use him again!
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much. It was a beautiful event with great friends and family. Definitely a pleasure.
The guests totally enjoyed the Bankhead Violinist! He was smooth and elegant as he strolled the area playing both classical, hip hop and contemporary songs! I think people were surprised how well he not only played but engaged with the audience. I will definitely ask him to come play for us again!
Strolling Violinist
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Thank you soo much Mrs. Wilson the pleasure was all mine
Omg my nephew wowed us with this musician. All I could say is that he was amazing. He kept the entire room smiling. The mistress of order was even blown away. His flow, his choice of music his violin were all on point. Definitely a five star performance.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Much appreciated. Def have me smiling ear to ear. Absolutely
my pleasure!!
Awesome artist! We enjoyed him!
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much. I definitely enjoyed performing for you and your congregation.
He was absolutely amazing.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much sir. Your family and friends were the perfect crowd. We had a great time.
Bankhead violinist was extremely professional and undeniably talented. I had a small wedding ceremony and he kept the audience engaged. I'm so happy he was there for my big day and I'll definitely use him again!
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Thank you soo much. You were beautiful and I'm very happy to have been a part of your special day!!
Bankhead Violinist was amazing!! He was on time, flexible, and very passionate about his craft. He made my daughter's night memorable. I will definitely book again in the future
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Much Appreciated. The event was beautiful and I am honored to have been a part.
The Bankhead Violinist was absolutely amazing!!! He did an excellent job!!! 🎉🎉🎉✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Hired the bankhead violinist for an intimate dinner. I’m an event planner/consultant so I’m very particular about vendors I work with. I’m so grateful to have reached out to the bankhead violinist. Such a beautiful and talented individual. He is a must hire if you thinking about it. Will find an excuse to hire you again! Thank you ! Alexandria at Alexandriaortizconsults.com. Reach me at Inquiry@alexandriaortizconsults.com
I wanted my daughter’s graduation from college to be classy, authentic, and personal. Well Bankhead Violinist checked off all of my wants. I already have several referral requests from friends and family who were in attendance. Great job!
Oooo man!!! If you need a violinist this is the man to call!! Book him now jands down! He was awesome he literally made the violin talk!! I loved his energy and everything about him! He was professional and on time! I would highly recommend and call him again for my next event.
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You have me smiling ear to ear 😁💯. Thank you soo much!
We hired Bankhead Violinist for my sister’s 40th birthday. He was incredibly professional from the moment I contacted him to the moment he left the party! He has a huge playlist, a great personality, and he can stroll while he plays. He played more than two hours with only a short break. He arrived on time and was just overall amazing!! If you’re looking for an incredibly talented and professional violinist, don’t hesitate to book him!
Strolling Violinist, Violinist
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Thank you so much. The party was a pleasure to be in attendance of! The energy in the room was that of pure love, fun and excitement. I'm glad to have been a part of such a great party!
Bankhead Violinist was sooooo good. He met my every expectation. He was on point with everything the hostess ask of him. His was so talent, that he was able to chime right in with my live singer during her performance. All my guests were very impressed with Bankhead Violinist and was quiet the talk at the dinner table. Thank you Derick for everything.
The Bankhead violinist was phenomenal. He’s crafted his gift. He’s professional and added the ambiance that we were looking for to cement the beautiful engagement dinner. We will be hiring him again!! Just fantastically awesome!!
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Thank you so much the surprise engagement dinner was nothing short of amazing. The love for the couple was clearly evident.
Bankhead violinist was AMAZING for my wedding on 7/24/21. He was very professional and did a great job, so many compliments from our guest. Thank you so much for making our day even more special.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Anytime it was a beautiful wedding!
I hired Derrick for a surprise birthday dinner and he did not disappoint!the guests were very impressed! Highly recommend!
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Thank you so much. It was a beautiful occasion
By far the best!! It was my mom's 60th birthday & she was just not into it because of the passing of my dad. I was able to hire the Bankhead Violinist on the same day and he made my mom feel so special! He happened to play old school music my mom related to and brought good memories! I appreciate his genuine love for his talent and overall his kindness - I will definitely keep in touch and contract again! Thank you Bankhead Violinist!
Love it all, he communicated throughout the booking. His energy was unmatchable, and willing to try songs he wasn’t sure of. Best violinist to book in Atlanta hands down and his pricing are reasonable.
Bankhead was everything I expected. He showed up and showed out. He played a mixture of R&B and Hiphop. My guest were so amazed. Several of my friends are trying to book. I can’t wait to use him again
He was sooooo great. My guests absolutely loved him! It was a whole vibe all evening.
I hired the Bankhead violinist for a private party. I had to reschedule the party which he accommodated with no problem. He then showed up professional and prepared and gave us a great and entertaining performance. Afterwards we all partied together. I loved his ability to play popular favorites by ear and his energy throughout the performance.
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Much appreciated. That was a whole vibe yall made for the ladies. #goals
Everyone loved the performance! Highly recommend!
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Thank you and the wedding was picturesque!
Bankhead was AMAZING I am honestly speechless. My guest loved him & asked me serval times how did I find him. They want to book him for there upcoming events. I’m definitely booking him again.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much for the kind words I had a great time playing for your event!
Hello am the bride I did not get to see you but have videos and all my guest enjoyed you ..thank you very much ..if you have any videos or pictures pls send them my way ❤️
DJ did a great job at entertaining the crowd. His professionalism and song selection were very much appreciated
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Much appreciate it was a great event.
DJ is your go to violinist! Trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed! So excited to work with you again!
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Got me smiling ear to ear, Thank you it was truly a pleasure!
If you're looking for a violinist, DJ is the right man to call. We booked him for a private dinner date of 7 couples in Gatlinburg TN. He showed up and showed out!! He kept us entertained the entire night. He made the violin come to life through song. We danced and sang from the beautiful music of the strings. Book him for any event!! You won't be let down!!
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Your words def touch my heart. You gentlemen did an amazing job surprising your ladies and the whole thing oozed of excellence. True couple and friend goals!
Derick, I am sending you AN ENORMOUS THANK YOU for going over and beyond! You were just so wonderful to have with us on our special day! (20th year Anniversary Celebration) You were punctual, friendly and an extremely personable individual, that made our experience memorable!!
We will definitely be working with you again in the future. James and Batoya Clements
Strolling Violinist
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Thank you so much, it was truly a pleasure to play for you two great energy and the love was definitely in the air!
Buckhead Violinist was perfect and we absolutely could not have asked for anything more from him. He went above and beyond at our party and made it incredibly special. EVERYONE raved about him that night and guests are still asking me about him. We highly recommend him!
Very professional, has some great tunes and he’s a very polite & disciplined. Was worth having at the occasion.
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Thank so much Mr. Udo your family was amazing and your now fiance was so surprised. It was just right!
Thank you so much for your performance at our 2020 Honors Gala. When we had 2 performers cancel this artist stepped in and played for over 2 hours. This was a very refreshing experience to see a young thriving artist put his heart and soul into something he loves, lives, and breath daily! Amazing performance. We will definitely be bringing you back next year!
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Thank you so much the Gala to honor these talented individuals from across the nation was very special for everybody in attendance and I’m just glad to have been a part!
He was very professional & also ready to work. Anyone that works with him will have a pleasure!
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Appreciate it. Your fashion line is more than amazing and the quality of work your team puts out is exceptional!
Great energy and stage presence. Music was beautiful and the guest loved him.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much! Your fashion show was one for the books and I really appreciate the opportunity to enjoy it with y'all.
Love everything bout him.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much love you too! Glad you thought of me for the occasion.
Bankhead violinist put my event over the top! He always brings the wow effect. I was so fortunate to meet him and book him for my event. He definitely will be my go to for entertainment for my guests for all my events in the future . Who needs a DJ when you can have such an exquisite choice of music played by a very talented young musician!
Trust me he will never disappoint!!!
My only regret was I should have booking him for a longer period of time. We could have listened to him play all night long. Next time I will book him for the the entire event.
BOOK HIM TODAY!
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Ty so much its was more than a pleasure to play!
He was amazing and professional!
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Thank you!
The Bankhead Violinist was very professional. He arrived on time and performed a montage of songs that were appropriate for my Grandmother’s Homegoing Celebration. I would definitely seek his services for future events.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you and it was a beautiful service.
Bankhead Violinist took my cocktail hour to another level. Friends and family were amazed when they discovered the music being played was actually live and in-person. Bankhead Violinist will not disappoint—wedding guests are still raving of his performance. His personality and professionalism are unmatched. You get five stars in our book. Thanks for helping to make our day a little more special.
For every grateful,
Mrs. Jackson
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Eternally grateful for you thinking of me when it came to your wedding the real treat was seeing you have a blast and soak it all in Congrats again Courtney!
Bankhead Violinist really wowed all my guests and even had my mom crying! Such a special performer, I would recommend him for anyone wanting to add a little something different to their event.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thanks for the opportunity and your creative space is amazing. The actors were quite amazing too!
I hired the Bankhead Violinist for my husband’s surprise birthday dinner. He played several R and B hits that had my husband singing dancing and popping his fingers right along with him. We will definitely hire him again he did not disappoint!!!
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you and I really enjoyed helping to widen that smile even further and add a little sumn to a great man's day.
I would like to say thank you again for the amazing services rendered at a few of our events. The professionalism and punctuality was far above average and the quality of service was DEFINITELY 5 Star! I would recommend this artist for any event and will continue to support thriving Performing Artist in our Local Community. Best Wishes and you will be hearing from us soon!
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Thank you for using me to help elevate your already amazing performances with your dance crews I enjoy it more than anybody probably!
I have had the pleasure of using Bankhead Violinist twice, an office Christmas Party and my wedding. On both occasions he provided outstanding entertainment. He came dressed appropriately for each occasion, was on time and provided and song list in advance. Everyone enjoyed his music and showmanship!
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thank you so much and I really enjoyed playing for you and your husband's special day as well. You were beautiful!
I booked him for a mix and mingle light at our community clubhouse. All the home owners really enjoyed him.
He will add that extra special touch to any event big or small.
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Response from Bankhead Violinist:
Thanks so much and I love how your community comes together so often for events and have such a great time together.
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - LIABILITY INSURANCE
About
My name is Derick Jones, DJ, and I am a professional violinist, app developer, bartender, and author from Bankhead in Atlanta, GA. I attended Grove Park Elementary School where I was given the distinction of being in the gifted program and being asked two different grades by two different teachers to be skipped, which my beautiful mother opted out of. In 5th grade, I was in the honor choir for Grove Park and I was in the Black History Quiz Bowl where we reigned for the two years I was a part of.
In Middle School, I started playing Alto Sax under the direction of Mr. Dallas at West Fulton Middle School. I also began playing the violin there under the direction of Mrs. Toni Butts. The story of me starting playing the violin is that since I was gifted I had clout in the school with the teachers and I spoke with the principal, Mr. Alexander, and asked to be transferred into orchestra because my girlfriend at the time was in the class. I was a complete beginner last chair last violin. Each day I would stay after school practicing my violin while Ms. Butts was doing whatever work she needed to get done. They found out I could sing as well and then I began going on gigs during school time to perform as a singer/performer with them. I was proficient on the tuba as well, enough so that I performed with Mays High School Marching Band in the 7th Grade over the summer. I lead the parade where our orchestra was marching in that lead to the name-changing ceremony of West Fulton Middle School to Benjamin S. Carson Honors Preparatory School and after the parade sang a solo of I believe the children are our future by Whitney Houston for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. In 8th grade, my family moved to Jonesboro and I was transferred to Pointe South Middle School and was the Concert Master for their orchestra and lead them to superior ratings at GMEA. There I was also a part of the band playing trumpet. To begin High School I entered Mundy's Mill High School where I began playing with Mrs. Jones. This was the last year Ms. Jones would be there. I was the only 9th grader that was allowed to perform in the 1st Violin section at the GMEA. On the day of GMEA, I was feeling exceedingly nervous to the point of dizziness. I walked over to Ms. Jones to try to explain and began to faint, she thought I was going to throw up on the music so she accidentally guided me to the floor. I came to and was given lots of candy and water and went on to do great at my performance. I was still a part of the gifted program and going through the rigorous programs that were AP Classes from 9th grade and every year on. The next year we had a new teacher, Ms. Corey Benton. She was an exceptional teacher. I was the concertmaster of the chamber orchestras and lead as the principal violist in the symphonic, for GMEA, since no member could play in more than one without playing a different instrument. I was a part of the Math, Spanish, and a plethora more clubs at Mundy's Mill High School. I performed as a pit musician at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center for Peter Pan the Musical, and Seussical the musical. I was also from 9th until 12th grade a part of the Emory Youth Symphony and the Southern Crescent Youth Symphonies. I later went on to join the Southern Crescent Symphony and be in the 1st Violin Section. In the 12th grade, I changed schools yet again because Clayton County was being threatened with Academic Dismissal, so I went back to Bankhead and decided to go to Fredrick Douglass High School, there I tried to skate by and not do the rigorous AP courses this year but Mr. Saylor, an alum of Georgia Tech, my Calculus teacher saw my potential and got me changed into AP Calc, AP Computer Science, and AP Economics. There I was in the Fredrick Douglass High Orchestra where I under Mr. Isaac I was the concertmaster and teacher most of the time. I would teach the class while he went around helping them with their form and habits. Since he also taught at Mays I was the concertmaster over there as well. I would also play seasonally with Adamsville Church. I lead the Atlanta Public School youth orchestra as Concertmaster. I culminated the year by finally showing my classmates what I had been doing all this time by performing the Accolay Violin Concerto at my senior recital in front of all of the seniors, juniors, and some class skippers. They loved it and I received a standing ovation from my peers and was asked to perform at an event to be televised congratulating Beverly Hall for her, now promiscuous, score exams that had her be Superintendent of the year for the entire nation. I performed a solo of Meditation from Thais and killed it!! I was also a part of the Junior Engineers Team and though it was our first year competing we won 1st place in the competition! I was also on the Academic Decathlon where I got first place in Art, Music, and Math, which helped lead our team to an overall Team victory as well. I had the highest SAT score in my class at Fredrick Douglass High but was denied being a Star student as I had only been at the school for one year and they felt it would be unfair. I got the Bill Gates Full Ride Scholarship for any school in the nation until your doctorate. I wanted to go to school for music but my mother told me to go to school for something else so I have something to fall back on. Since I knew I was good at math and computers I chose to go to Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech was the only school I applied to and luckily I got accepted. Over the summer I decided to take the Challenge program which is a program designed to get you ready for Georgia Tech where over the summer you live in a freshman dorm, take classes from Georgia Tech professors, and at the end if you get all A's you get a full refund. I was off by 1 A. So my mom got back Maybe 70% of the money she paid. I made great friends there and to my surprise, I was runner up for the most popular guy. I was the only person in the program to get an A in Computer Science and won the best in Computer Science award. I wanted to get away from my family a little so decided to go to Georgia Tech's Savannah Campus which I later found to be based on Armstrong Atlantic's Campus. There I made great friends, joined the Choir, and competed with The Armstrong Atlantic Choir. I also began doing Undergraduate Research as a freshman under Dr. Cameron Coates who was my Intro to an Engineering professor. I rocked it out and made a 4.0 my first semester. The next year I decided to transfer back to the Atlanta Campus. There I began playing in the Georgia Tech Symphony where I was in the 1st Violin Section and Georgia Tech chamber ensembles. I also played with the Drama Tech theatre of Georgia Tech where I was the solo violinist behind Jekyll and Hyde. I went on to work with Act 3 productions and playing in 3 musicals with them so far. I began bartending and bar managing through a friend who was a club owner of two clubs in New Jersey and Philadelphia. I currently bartend at different venues across Atlanta, as well as club promote. I am the 2nd chair 1st Violinist for the Atlanta Philharmonic and a 1st Violin member, but for this concert at Dragon Con, the Principle 2nd Violinist for the Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra. I just released an app to the google play store Weed Nation Games, which is an app that has games for every occasion non-alcoholic, hookah, beer, alcohol, wine, cigarette, e-cig, vape, any occasion. You simply click which items you have been it, you're at a pool, have playing cards, have a cup, etc. It generates games based on what you have to play with your friends or even alone, with tons of extras on the app like links to your favorite turn up videos like Tipsy Bartender, WorldStarHipHop, Media Takeout, and links to your favorite Social Media networks placing them all in one app there's always something to do. WEED NATION GAMES available on Google Play Store. WORK HARD PLAY HARD. I just also decided to start recording myself play my violin to some of the popular songs of today and yesterday under the name BANKHEAD VIOLINIST and people are really enjoying it, check me out. Xscape the group said they, " Loved it and Good Job" to my rendition of their hit Tonight. I currently have close to 300 videos on YouTube and a plethora more on Instagram.
Since turning into a full-time musician under the stage name Bankhead Violinist, I've performed as a Solo Violinist for the last 3 years for many locations. I've been a resident musician at Sage Woodfire Tavern Perimeter, Buckhead, and Alpharetta, Red Pepper Taqueria Buckhead, Red Pepper Taqueria Dunwoody, and Area 4 Restaurant. I also perform for private and public events around the city and beyond. I was once flown out to a beautiful destination wedding in Puerto Rico to perform for the flurry of events they had planned for their guests. I have begun doing lessons about 3 years ago both privately and through Lessons in Your Home and TakeLessons. I've performed at many schools around metro-Atlanta as well as have taught at many orchestra programs or camps including Marbut Elementary, Douglass High School, LoveJoy High School, and Mundys Mill High School.
I've performed for a range of events including but not limited to: Weddings, African Galas, Funerals, Birthdays, Private Gatherings, Surprise Proposals, Valentines Day Surprise, Elderly Home Visit, Hospital Visit, Graduation Party, Engagement Parties, Art Shows, Food Trucks, Grand Openings, Parades, Company Gatherings, Balcony Serenades, Rap Video, Feature to Rap Artist(s) Live, Feature to Dj Live, and I'm currently working on a project where I'm composing and scoring music for a feature film.
I've won a host of talent competitions around Atlanta and frequently play at many of the local karaoke nights as a pop-up performer.
Check me out on social media!