LOUISE BOYD

PIANO / KEYBOARD or VOICE

INSTRUCTION

Louise Boyd is an experienced piano, keyboard and voice instructor, with over 25 years teaching and performing experience.  She studied theory under the tutelage of Denis DiBlasio, arranger for the late Maynard Ferguson, and others. Ms. Boyd received voice training under the tutelage of the renowned Marion Harvey, and others.  Styles include pop, blues, traditional, folk, jazz, rock.

Her extensive performing experience in the northern Delaware/southern Pennsylvania area includes the role of "in house" pianist at the Doubletree Hotel, Wilmington, DE and has appeared under the stage name "Jazzy Lady" at Border's Cafe (Wilmington, DE).

includes appearances at:  Harrah's Casino  (Atlantic City, NJ), Joseph's On The Avenue (Phila., PA) Park Hyatt (Phila., PA) Hotel DuPont (Wilmington, DE), Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington, DE) Baby Grand at the Grand Opera House (Wilmington DE).

Ms. Boyd accepts beginner and intermediate students.  Piano instruction includes ear training, repertoire, music theory, and technique.  Styles include: pop, classical, blues, traditional, folk, jazz, rock, gospel.  Voice instruction includes Juilliard Music School technique methods, ear training and repertoire guidance.   Ms. Boyd specializes in musical theatre and pop music.   

Ms. Boyd's past employment includes positions as music instructor at Caruso's Music (Brookhaven, PA),  Media Music (formerly Swarthmore Music in Swarthmore, PA), Shiloh Baptist Church, (Wilmington, DE) 

Ms. Boyd's students have appeared on network television, toured internationally, performed in Delaware All-State Chorus, and in various theatre productions, including at the Kimmel Center, Phila., PA.

Ms. Boyd charges $25/half hour, payable monthly.