akina-naomi

akina-naomi is a vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist studying electric bass under professor Chuck Archard at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. she began singing at the age of 5, when she matched pitch during children's choir practice. her background is primarily in choral singing, having been a member of state, county, school, and conservatory choirs all throughout middle and high school. her additional music experience is attributed to many hours spent learning about music theory and history on YouTube.

Awards

Tampa Jazz Society Vic Hall Scholarship

Central Florida Jazz Society Women in Jazz Scholarship

Sophomore Citation Award for Community Service, Rollins College Dept. of Music

Hillsborough County Secondary Music Council Master Musician

Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) All-State Honor Choirs

Hillsborough All-County Honor Choirs

Florida American Choral Director's Association Honor Choirs

Hillsborough Community College Student Excellence Award - American Sign Language

and more...

Gear

Ibanez BTB745

Ibanez FRH10N

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