Advanced Vocal Techniques: Refining Your Artistry Through Comprehensive Training
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About Brittany S.
Experience
Songwriter
Oct, 2020 - PresentSongFinch
One of Brittany's favorite gigs to date is her partnership with SongFinch, a platform that facilitates custom song requests written by their team of artists, Brittany being one of them! She writes everything from custom love songs to lullabies for clients' birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions.
Lead Singer and Co-Founder
Jan, 2014 - PresentThe Golden Band
Brittany is the co-founder of The Golden Band, a customizable music service that specializes in weddings and private events. Brittany is the lead singer of the band, and is also in charge of booking, marketing, and client operations.
Marketing Intern
Aug, 2013 - Dec, 2013Sony Music Nashville
Brittany assisted in the design and execution of marketing plans for major-label artists, as well as helped run artist events and performances.
Booking and Marketing Intern
Apr, 2013 - Aug, 201312 South Music
Brittany handled the booking of shows and tours for independent artist, Michael Shoup, as well as helped with marketing initiatives, making great use of social media and other marketing platforms.
Demo Singer
Jan, 2013 - PresentBeaird Music Group / SoundBetter / Nashville Demo Factory
Brittany is an experienced session singer and has worked with clients all over the world through Spotify's SoundBetter platform, as well as Nashville studios such as Beaird Music Group and Nashville Demo Factory. She arranges parts, builds tracks, and records vocals from her home studio in Nashville.
Synch and Licensing Intern
May, 2012 - Aug, 2012Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Brittany processed licenses for television, film, live stage, and merchandise synchronizations, as well as participated in the process of researching and pitching songs for major corporations.
Music Director/Voice and Songwriting Teacher
Jan, 2010 - PresentFranklin Brentwood Arts Academy
Brittany teaches private voice lessons and directs group ensembles at Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy, where her students range in age from 4 years to 60 years old. She teaches students of all ages from her own home, incorporating any combination of voice, songwriting, ear training, and music theory lessons into each student's lesson plan as desired! She has also taught private voice and music theory classes at the W.O. Smith Music school.
Member
Aug, 2009 - May, 2011Groovestand A Capella
Brittany was a member of the prestigious co-ed a capella group, Groovestand, in Syracuse, New York. Groovestand arranged and performed Top 40 singles and mash ups of popular songs across the Northeast. They competed in the ICCAs, taking home the first place prize. Her experience with Groovestand helped her to develop great improvisational skills, a strong ear, and the ability to blend and harmonize with other singers.
Theme Park Singer
Mar, 2009 - Aug, 2009Six Flags Great Adventure
Brittany spent a summer working as a theme park singer at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. After a rigorous audition process, Brittany was selected to perform as the princess and lead singer of the theme park's float in their nightly parade. During the day, Brittany played the role of "Mama West", the lead singer in the theme park's country stage show.
Education
Music Industry
Aug, 2009 - May, 2011Syracuse University
Bachelor of Music
Aug, 2011 - Dec, 2013Belmont University
Certifications
Certified Voice and Songwriting Teacher
Dec, 2013Belmont University
Brittany earned a degree in music, studying the art of singing and songwriting in depth.
Awards
1st Place Winner: American Songwriter Song Contest
Sep, 2014American Songwriter Magazine
One to Watch/Top 40 Songwriters
Apr, 2015NSAI
Affiliations
Nashville Songwriters Association International
Sep, 2011The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and pro members spans the United States and six other countries. NSAI is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.
Broadcast Music Inc.
Apr, 2013One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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