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Anne-Marie
Mendonca
Anne-Marie is a vocalist, cellist, and pianist,
living in Philadelphia, Pa. She is a graduate of The
University of the Arts, with a Bachelors of Music in
Vocal Performance. She brings with her an extensive
knowledge in Opera, Jazz, and Musical Teater, as
well as a thorough knowledge of Popular music, R&B,
and more. She currently teaches at the School Of
Rock in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Anne-Marie has also had training in Italian, German,
French, Latin, Portuguese, and Russian; scat and
improvisation; vocal health and anatomy;
composition; and movement and dance.
Anne-Marie studied under renowned vocal and piano
coaches including Paul Adkins, Jefrey Kern, Justin
Binek, Reginald Pindel, Annie Sciolla, David Bennett
Tomas, Annette DiMedio, and chosen to sing for a
public master class of Dramatic Soprano, Sharon
Sweet.
Anne-Marie was a chosen as a soloist to travel with
the UArts Z Band, representing the University,
educating young musicians, recording for promotion,
and singing at public events everywhere from Chris’s
Jazz Café to Te Academy of Music.
Most Importantly, she centers around the value of
performing what you love and having fun, all while
maintaining good vocal health.
Visit her website at
AnneMareMusic.com,
and call to set up a lesson at
cherryhill.schoolofrock.com.
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Alex
Ayala
Alex Ayala is a pianist and keyboardist based in
Philadelphia. He attended the University of the
Arts, where he studied under piano teachers Don
Glanden, Tom Lawton, and Trudy Pitts. Alex has also
received instruction and guidance from some of
Philadelphia's finest musicians.
Alex is highly in demand as a freelance musician. He
performs with a wide range of bands and ensembles in a
variety of different styles. Highlights of his career
include recording sessions in LA, Staten Island, and
WXPN... touring all over the east coast with bands such
as The Royal Noise, Swift Technique, and Dirk Quinn
Band...and opening the 'WMMR'BQ' at Susquehanna Bank
Center with his main band: Cold Roses.
In addition to being an active performer, Alex is an
experienced composer, arranger, and educator.
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