Kieran

Bio
Kieran is sixteen, has lived in three countries and four provinces, and has been an avid musician for eight years.  He is part of a family of four and currently resides in Kanata Lakes.  Kieran takes lessons for guitar with Lucas Haneman and vocals with Megan Haneman, but can also play percussion, bass, and keyboard and has played in numerous concerts.  He has written and performed three songs, one of which was in front of around 1200 people.  In addition to being a musician, Kieran enjoys working with technology.  Lastly, Kieran feels that he is most known for his musical abilities through guitar and singing, and also for his technological skills through robotics.
Repertoire List
  • Guitar: "The Stone" by Dave Matthews
  • Guitar:  "Wind Cries Mary" by Jimmy Hendrix
  • Guitar:  "Layla" by Eric Clapton
  • Vocals:  "Spring to Come" by John Butler Trio
  • Vocals:  "Let her Cry" by Hootie and the Blowfish
Performances
  • "Battle of the Bands", All Saints Catholic High School, May 2018
  • "Rock Show", British School of Brussels, 2012
  • "Coffee House", All Saints Catholic High School, 2017 - 2018
  • "Peace Concert", British School of Brussels, 2014
Related Experience/Musical Accomplishments
  • "Gr. 11 Guitar Class", All Saints CHS, 2017-2018 + 2018+2019
  • Private Lessons - Mike Zimmerman, Yisse Vink, Lucas Haneman, Megan Haneman
  • Other Instruments - Vocals, Percussion, Bass, Keyboard
  • Music Festival 2016 Highly Commended (BSB)
  • Popular Vote for Guitar School Etterbeek Guitar Competition 2014
My Song Introduction
  • Title: Drowning on Nothing
  • Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar, Electric Rhythm Guitar, Electric Rhythm Guitar (distorted), Electric Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals, High Backup Vocals, Low Backup Vocals, Bass, Drums 
  • Story behind the Song:  Anxiety and the stress it causes me is something I am faced with everyday yet is rarely something I discuss with others.  Therefore, I wrote this song as a way of connecting with others facing similar problems, and as a way to express my own.
My Song Audio
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALYI2yAGJO11vP5HRO9jEgZdLDH6GIAL/view?usp=sharing
Song Notation File
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AB4raajTxiCMv0yPb2naTpYJVM6mKB2p/view?usp=sharing
Reflection Video