Judi Messina - Music & Art

 

Judi Messina
 

NEW LEISURE LEARNING COURSES START THIS MONTH

 

About Judi

Judi

Judi Messina grew up in a musical family in Cleveland Ohio, starting piano lessons at the age of 8, and moved to Houston Texas immediately after graduating from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has taught piano and voice full-time since 1987, 5 days a week, and spends her spare time playing keyboard for ComedySportz Houston, teaching piano Judiand voice classes through Leisure Learning Unlimited, and vacationing with her husband.

She also likes to paint with acrylics and other media. Her keyboard art is available for commission -- the customer picks the melody to be illustrated. Prices are quoted unframed, and include postage. Please allow two weeks for re-creations of these pieces.

The Rouxel FamilyJudi was raised by parents who were musical mavericks in their respective families of origin, so she and her younger brother Dave* got exposed to a cornucopia of styles, from classical to stripper music to pop and musical theatre.** Not a typical piano student, Judi took lessons from 8 different teachers over a period of 12 years, developing an amazing ear and a tolerance for jumping thru hoops for piano teachers, choir directors (accompanying and arranging), instrumental and vocal contest students,*** and community theatre directors ("Here, learn this 200-page score by next week so the choreographer can record her dances...") Judi teaches piano for a living, coaches vocal students, teaches piano improv and works as the keyboardist for the improv comedy troupe, ComedySportz Houston.**** Her musical idols include Billy Joel, Elton John, and Eugenie Rocherolle.

* Dave is a professional musician (upright bass, electric bass, sousaphone) in Ohio. He also owns his own company, "Messina Covers", that manufactures durable lightweight covers, especially for music instruments, made to order..
** Broadway dancer and choreographer Tommy Tune stayed at the Messina's home in Ohio one summer, while he was working at a local theatre. He was so tall, he had to sleep diagonally on the double bed.
*** Judi accompanied Patricia Heaton our senior year in the high school vocal contest during their senior year. Patty has a beautiful mezzo-soprano voice!
**** Check out the website! www.comedysportzhouston.com
Have a Musical Question?

Use our Contact Form to ask Judi a musical question about piano or voice!

Performance Party
A performance party is  fun    (balloons, games)       informal   (play clothes)
          and  low-stress (memorization not required).   

YEAR-END AWARDS will be given!

Each student will prepare 2 songs and cover the titles, &    
bring one healthy snack to share.       
   
See you at  Sherman Clay :
Thu. May 24
         7 to 8:30 pm
Email  Judi  for directions & more info

 
New
Leisure
Learning
Classes

Learning classes beginning

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER PIANO
Sept/Oct/Nov 2011
location:  Sharpstown (Bellaire/Fondren exit from 59)
LLU price: $72.  Your cost: $62

BEGINNING VOICE TECHNIQUE
Sept/Oct/Nov 2011
location:  Greenway Plaza area (59 and Buffalo Speedway)
LLU price: $77.  Your cost: $67

PIANO FREEDOM
Sept/Oct/Nov 2011
location:  Sharpstown
LLU price:  $77.  Your cost: $67

PIANO THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Sept/Oct/Nov 2011
location:  Sharpstown
LLU price:  $72.  Your cost: $62

Visit LLU.com for class descriptions, costs, and registration.  To receive a $10 discount, email me using this contact form and include your name and phone number!
 
 

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