Gina Degnars Piano Instruction |
 Gina earned her BA in Piano Performance from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA and has studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Having performed extensively throughout the East Coast in genres including classical, jazz, pop, rock, new age, and world music, her musical experience is diverse. This experience enables her to cater to the specific needs of her students, designing the lessons for the individual. As a singer/songwriter, she has captured the attention of Grammy winning producer Phil Nicolo as well as Grammy nominated producer, David Ivory, both with whom she has recorded her original material. She has been the 'local pick of the day' on WXPN, performed live on WSTW, and has been a finalist in the International Song Writing Competition. Gina's original band "has reigned as Delaware's most unusual act, and one of its most compelling" (Out and About Magazine), and has performed sold out shows in prestigious New York and Philadelphia venues such as The Bitter End, World Cafe Live, The Tin Angel, and The Khyber. Gina currently records and performs as a solo artist and with her brother, Rich, sings and plays for the Kirtan group "Mandala", is the music coordinator for the contemporary service at Asbury UMC, and is a Teaching Artist for the Delaware Division for the Arts in Education. Gina has been teaching professionally for 15 years. All skill levels are welcome for piano and vocal training. Students must be at least 7 years of age for piano and 14 for voice. Payment is $25 per 1/2 hour lesson, due monthly. "I believe in celebrating the unique nature of each and every student, and in helping them discover where their true talents lie, while colorfully developing the skills necessary to become an extraordinary musician." -Gina |
