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holly taylor

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About Me

Holly Taylor's artistic roots are a culmination of rhythm, harmony, and words; aka, percussion, piano, and lyrical poetry.Her training includes a degree from the UMKC conservatory of music, board certification in music therapy, teaching music classes and individual lessons, songwriting, improvisation, and performance.Holly performs in conjunction with "What Wood Woody Do?" a local songwriters movement that gives a musical voice to progressive change in the social and political arenas, and with the Songwriters Circle of Kansas City. KKFI 90.1 Kansas City Radio has been a great promoter and supporter for these groups.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/7/2006
Band Website: whatwouldwoodydo.org/
Band Members: Holly Taylor, song writer, vocals, guitar, piano, percussion"We must play all the keys, seek the tunes only we can hear, & deliver them to those outside our box."
Influences: a broad spectrum of my favorites: Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Kasey Chambers, Alanis Morissette, Caipercaille, Simon & Garfunkel, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ani D, Tori Amos, Santana, Sting, Enya, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Kan'Nal, Cirque du Soleil, Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna, Sarah Mclachlan, Eveyln Glennie, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, not 2 mention the poets, artists, & inspirational individuals...

Sounds Like: The music encompasses a contemporary folk-indie genre, with poignant, straight from the heart lyrics.
Record Label: to be determined!
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

peace & music n KC

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Posted by holly taylor on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:43:00 PST

One quote, one cause

..> "It is our responsibility as global citizens to learn to communicate with those we are taught to see as enemies. For it is only when we understand each other, love each other, and think of every...
Posted by holly taylor on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:41:00 PST

Mind Over Matter, Music for our Minds

As a music therapist, I'm passionate about using music to better our state of being, both in the present moment, and for the betterment of our future.  Research confirms the power of music,...
Posted by holly taylor on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:22:00 PST