Stephanie
Heidemann (Voice)
Stephanie has been performing nationally since 1994. Originally from Detroit, Heidemann's international upbringing in Venezuela, Australia and Europe molded her such that by age 20 her interest in international cultures, and things multi-lingual brought her to World Music. Heidemann studied piano for 12 years in her childhood. Then from 2004-2007, Heidemann studied voice with NY's Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Brenda Boozer, who became very famous in the '80s.
For seven years, Heidemann toured nationally with the robust World Music a cappella quartet, “VIDA”. While managed by NYC's IMG-Artists, they toured the U.S. extensively, gaining local and national attention from Industry Press such as Billboard Magazine. They received much attention for their Eastern European and S. African harmonies after auditioning for Paul Simon's "The Capeman" in New York. They recorded two albums-”VIDA” (1995) and “In Bloom” (1996).
Currently, Stephanie performs Early Spanish music, including 15c Sephardic songs and 13c Spanish “Cantigas de Santa Maria”. She has recorded a CD of this music entitled “The Cantiga Project”. Stephanie currently works with Sarasota-based ensemble: "Nada"blending Early Spanish music with Indian/middle-eastern innuendos. She has been performing this style of music with other groups such as Asheville's acclaimed “Free Planet Radio” (World/Jazz fusion), and Los Angeles Composer/Concert Pianist Sergio Barer. Heidemann & Barer's concert series is entitled “Cantigas, Canciones y casi Canciones”- performing original pieces by Barer and piano/voice arrangements of Sephardic works in Los Angeles.
Stephanie has been performing nationally since 1994. Originally from Detroit, Heidemann's international upbringing in Venezuela, Australia and Europe molded her such that by age 20 her interest in international cultures, and things multi-lingual brought her to World Music. Heidemann studied piano for 12 years in her childhood. Then from 2004-2007, Heidemann studied voice with NY's Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-Soprano Brenda Boozer, who became very famous in the '80s.
For seven years, Heidemann toured nationally with the robust World Music a cappella quartet, “VIDA”. While managed by NYC's IMG-Artists, they toured the U.S. extensively, gaining local and national attention from Industry Press such as Billboard Magazine. They received much attention for their Eastern European and S. African harmonies after auditioning for Paul Simon's "The Capeman" in New York. They recorded two albums-”VIDA” (1995) and “In Bloom” (1996).
Currently, Stephanie performs Early Spanish music, including 15c Sephardic songs and 13c Spanish “Cantigas de Santa Maria”. She has recorded a CD of this music entitled “The Cantiga Project”. Stephanie currently works with Sarasota-based ensemble: "Nada"blending Early Spanish music with Indian/middle-eastern innuendos. She has been performing this style of music with other groups such as Asheville's acclaimed “Free Planet Radio” (World/Jazz fusion), and Los Angeles Composer/Concert Pianist Sergio Barer. Heidemann & Barer's concert series is entitled “Cantigas, Canciones y casi Canciones”- performing original pieces by Barer and piano/voice arrangements of Sephardic works in Los Angeles.
Michelle
Brazukas (Piano, Kindermusik)
Michelle began her piano studies at the age of six. She participated in the Southeastern Music Festival for three seasons, before graduating from the Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts program. As a teen, she began studying music theory and composition with Wilson Cosby and Dr. Donald Morrison.
In 1990, her compositions were recognized and rewarded by the National League of American Pen Women scholarship committee and the Music Teachers National Association. She continued her piano studies with Steven Hall, Anne Diaz, and David Watkins. In 2000, after presenting a lecture recital on the life and works of Clara Schumann, she graduated with a B.A. in music from Kennesaw State University, with an emphasis in piano performance. She became a certified Kindermusik educator in 2004. Michelle has served as the Director of Music at St. Raphael Church in Englewood and Sacred Heart Church in Bradenton, and lives in North Port with her husband and two children.
Michelle uses the Royal Conservatory curriculum to prepare her students for certification. Exams offered through the National Music Certification program.
Michelle began her piano studies at the age of six. She participated in the Southeastern Music Festival for three seasons, before graduating from the Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts program. As a teen, she began studying music theory and composition with Wilson Cosby and Dr. Donald Morrison.
In 1990, her compositions were recognized and rewarded by the National League of American Pen Women scholarship committee and the Music Teachers National Association. She continued her piano studies with Steven Hall, Anne Diaz, and David Watkins. In 2000, after presenting a lecture recital on the life and works of Clara Schumann, she graduated with a B.A. in music from Kennesaw State University, with an emphasis in piano performance. She became a certified Kindermusik educator in 2004. Michelle has served as the Director of Music at St. Raphael Church in Englewood and Sacred Heart Church in Bradenton, and lives in North Port with her husband and two children.
Michelle uses the Royal Conservatory curriculum to prepare her students for certification. Exams offered through the National Music Certification program.
Jon
McLaughlin (Rock, Classical, & Flamenco
Guitar)
Jon McLaughlin studied classical guitar with Rex Willis of MCC Bradenton for four years and also had the opportunity to study abroad in Czech Republic with the renowned guitarist Remi Boucher as well as flamenco guitarist Oscar Guzman. Though he specializes in classical and flamenco guitar, he is not limited to these styles. He grew up playing various styles of rock and pop music before becoming more serious about musical studies. He has been teaching students of all ages for four years now, and has been playing professionally since 2001. He also plays solo gigs with a group in Sarasota and Bradenton.
Jon McLaughlin studied classical guitar with Rex Willis of MCC Bradenton for four years and also had the opportunity to study abroad in Czech Republic with the renowned guitarist Remi Boucher as well as flamenco guitarist Oscar Guzman. Though he specializes in classical and flamenco guitar, he is not limited to these styles. He grew up playing various styles of rock and pop music before becoming more serious about musical studies. He has been teaching students of all ages for four years now, and has been playing professionally since 2001. He also plays solo gigs with a group in Sarasota and Bradenton.
