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Marla Barina
American Jazz and Brazilian forms of jazz; such as Bossa Nova were my favorites. I also loved the music of Scott Joplin. By the time I was a teenager, I had fallen in love with and a had become proficient at playing Pop/Theater Organ.
Singing in choirs, both at school and church, has always been a part of my life. I sang with the Fort Worth Symphony Oratorio Chorus for 13 years.
Currently, I live in Bella Vista. I play piano/keyboard as part of a Latin/Jazz Duo called "CongaKeyz". I own a studio called "Marla's Music", in Bella Vista, where I teach Piano, Keyboard, Organ and Vocal Instruction.
Gear
Chickering Baby Grand, Lowrey Theatre/Pop Organ, Hammond B3, Kawai Console, Kawai Digital, Technics kn7000, Korg PA600. Pro Tools 12 Recording Set-up.
Tags
Primary Instrument
Piano
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Marla Barina began playing piano at the age of 4. Her love of music has been a never-ending, life-long passion. At age 12, she was introduced to Pop Organ. This became a turning point for Marla; introducing her to Jazz-style playing and improvisation. Marla obtained an Associates Degree in Music and a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Marla's Music in Bella Vista, Arkansas is a studio owned by MARLA BARINA; teaching piano, organ and keyboard lessons.
