Anna Acevedo Lyman

”...a colorful bloom in today's music wasteland. It's a breath of fresh air...” Rutgers Newark Observer,
N.J.

“She has a voice like melted chocolate” Goody Niosi: The Harbour City Star, Nanaimo, BC

“Sensual, melodious...makes us think we should order champagne....” Jan DeGrass, The Coast Reporter

“Anna Lyman is a genuine jazz singer”, Richard Bourcier, JAZZ REVIEW.COM

“Lyman has a powerful voice with a genuine passion that shines through on every note...a distinctly personal perspective”Alexandria Stuart, The Harbour City Star, Nanaimo, BC

“It's Lush - a valuable musical keepsake” ”Plays like a live jazz set” ”Put on this CD and you will swing...” (Gregory J

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”...a colorful bloom in today's music wasteland. It's a breath of fresh air...” Rutgers Newark Observer,
N.J.

“She has a voice like melted chocolate” Goody Niosi: The Harbour City Star, Nanaimo, BC

“Sensual, melodious...makes us think we should order champagne....” Jan DeGrass, The Coast Reporter

“Anna Lyman is a genuine jazz singer”, Richard Bourcier, JAZZ REVIEW.COM

“Lyman has a powerful voice with a genuine passion that shines through on every note...a distinctly personal perspective”Alexandria Stuart, The Harbour City Star, Nanaimo, BC

“It's Lush - a valuable musical keepsake” ”Plays like a live jazz set” ”Put on this CD and you will swing...” (Gregory J. Robb Vancouver Vibe, Allaboutjazz.com)

There are a lot of singers out there, Shirley Horn, Blossom Dearie... Some of them have phrasing, some of them have tone, some can swing, YOU HAVE IT ALL! (Keith Copeland, 2003)

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Primary Instrument

Vocalist

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Willing to teach

Beginners

Credentials/Background

WILL TEACH ALL LEVELS... Has a BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN JAZZ VOICE with a MINOR IN GUITAR, from Vancouver Island University, www.viu.ca, (formerly Malaspina University College) Anna also taught a guitar and voice accompaniment course at Okanagan University College for 8 years. Now teaching and performing with ukulele, certified by Master Instructor, Kimo Hussey. Email for current rates. Enjoys teaching Jazz, Latin, R&B, Funk, Blues, Country, Pop and Rock, Alternative (has sung all these commercially for pay). Does not teach Classical, but enjoys teaching light Opera.
Will teach you how to write and notate your own song!

Clinic/Workshop Information

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Primary Instrument

Vocalist

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Willing to teach

Beginners

Credentials/Background

WILL TEACH ALL LEVELS... Has a BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN JAZZ VOICE with a MINOR IN GUITAR, from Vancouver Island University, www.viu.ca, (formerly Malaspina University College) Anna also taught a guitar and voice accompaniment course at Okanagan University College for 8 years. Now teaching and performing with ukulele, certified by Master Instructor, Kimo Hussey. Email for current rates. Enjoys teaching Jazz, Latin, R&B, Funk, Blues, Country, Pop and Rock, Alternative (has sung all these commercially for pay). Does not teach Classical, but enjoys teaching light Opera.
Will teach you how to write and notate your own song!

Clinic/Workshop Information

Besides the basics of voice production and ukulele, I cover stylistic conventions, rhythmic statements, developing a personal style, and inspiration. Exciting songwriting, or ukulele workshops available covering: Notation, lead sheets, chord choice, lyrics, rhythm, cross-genre, motivating yourself, computer use and much more!

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