SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Born in Brazil's multi-cultural city of Belém, a drummer and percussionist and certified professor (c.2002) of percussion and music theorist at the prestigious "Carlos Gomes Conservatory" in Belém, Brazil. I have taught publicly and privately in various metropolitan regions of Brazil and Northeast USA, while developing; social projects for children, youth and adults “Music and Citizenship ”, Nossa Senhora Pia Institute, various projects in churches - communities and congregations, "Jardim das Oliveiras" school (Belém), Coral Singing classes, Event Producer - "1st Female Batuque for Five Drummers", and founding member / representative member Hi-Hat girls Belem player in the "Hi-Hat Girls" from 2005 - 2015.
My dedication and commendable experiences finally led to accepting and becoming an exclusive partner artist of Pearl Drums "Pearl do Brasil" (pearldrumbrasil.br), and serve on the Pearl artist board while publicizing all the Pearl products globally.
Currently seeking well cultivated and serious minded professional bands with aligned gigs. Wedding bands and recording projects is also considered.
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- Screen name:
- karenpearl989
- Member since:
- Jun 03 2023
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My influences stem from a sizable family of musicians, and started studying at the age of 9 with formal piano lessons. At age 14 I began playing drums while culminating distinctive rhythmic skills with various bands in the heart of Belem flammendials, such as; " (rock), In 1990 I became a formal member of the percussion group "Camisa Green and white" (pop) playing along with renowned professor "Chicória Jorge Aragão" in São Paulo (samba), while continuing to extend my reputable teachings with students of all ages.
Other core influences:
- Elaine Elias
- Chick Corea
- Brecker Brothers (Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl)
- Mike Stern
- Al DiMeola
- Journey (Steve Smith)
- Rush / Yes
- Soundgarden / Pearl Jam
- Michael Jackson
- Earth Wind & Fire
- Kool & The Gang
- Donna Summer
- Elton John
- Abba
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Pearl Drums (sponsored artist)
Decade Maple Series 7-piece (Yellow)
Eliminator Twin Pedal