Natasha
PianoVoiceGuitar
About Natasha
Q&A with Natasha
Which musician would you like to play with?
Joss Stone, Lauryn Hill, Lenny Kravitz, Bob Marley. Hard to choose
Which musician has influenced you the most?
I like a wide spectrum. Usually based on lyrics vocals and songwriting. Jimi Hendrix Janis Joplin. Cream, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, CSN. No Doubt, RHCP, Lettuce, Bill Withers, Jill Scott, too many to name 🥰
What can you teach me better on your instrument than any other teacher?
I’m Andover educated in technique. I can teach the best mechanical advantage at the piano to not only sound the best, but for ease of play and avoiding injury.
How did you learn to play your instrument?
Began playing at a sitters self taught for a few months then took lessons through childhood. Took lessons in college and got my degrees in piano. I’ve had five different teachers.
What equipment do you play on today?
Live piano, A nord stage 2 keyboard, Amps/mixers/EDM equipment/vocal mics, two different acoustic guitars.
Which personal trait helped you the most while practicing?
Perfectionism
What does your instrument have that others don't?
88 key range can create wider spectrum of tones than other instruments
How do you handle children?
There are no mistakes only learning and fun is how we learn
What has been your greatest experience as a musician so far?
Playing in bands around town.
What was the biggest stage you played on?
Outdoor festivals for my female journey tribute.
Which record would you take with you to the desert island?
Physical Graffiti
Besides music, what else is important in your life?
Dance, connection w others, billiards. Nature.
Music style(s)
BluesjazzfolkRNBhip hoprock.
Level(s) Comfortable Teaching
Piano - advanced. Guitar and Voice - intermediate.
What's your age?
45
Bands, Projects, Notable Performances, Collaborations
Girl can’t help it. Tasha flynn band . Annika forest project. Joytribe. Bohdi Mojo
Other Music-related work / goals
EDM; Dj; Put out another album.
Accolades
Scholarships. Best song west coast songwriters. I heart radio. My EP.
Personal Interests
Dance. EDM, children, outdoors, camping, improvising, drum circles, festivals