Mia .N RST
Bio
Mia is 16 years old, born in the capital city of Canada. As a little girl she started her passion for music after seeing her musically talented father perform at a local community show. When she was 2, even though she couldn't read, Mia learned her very first instrument, the piano. Since then she has grown musically and as of now she is able to play many different instruments. Mia also performs at local shows and gatherings as well as participating in school and church music events. On her spare time, Mia finds herself playing instruments, singing and writing songs. Since grade 9 in highschool Mia has been wishing to include music in her future in as many ways as possible, she is currently in grade 11 attending All Saints Catholic High School and is apart of many music groups, some including, Senior band, Showchoir and is apart of Student Music Council.
Repertoire list
- Vocals: "Rise up" by Andra Day, "Almost is never enough" by Ariana Grande, "Say you won't let go" by James Arthur, "Habits of my heart" by Jaymes Young, "Happier" by Ed Sheeran, "Electric love" by BORNS
- Piano: "Brave" by Sarah Bareilles, "Für elise" by Ludwig Van Beethoven, "Try" by Colbie Caillat, "River flows in you" by Yiruma, "I try" by Macy Grey,
- Guitar: "Let it go" by James Bay, "I see fire" by Ed Sheeran, "A thousand years" by Christina Perri, "Autumn leaves" by Ed Sheeran, "Blackbird" by Paul Mccartney,"Best part" by Daniel Caeser ft. H.E.R
-Alto Sax: "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse, "Land of a thousand dances" by Wilson Pickett, "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
List of performances
- Vocal class: "The winter's night" rock bands concert/christmas concert/feeder school, september-december, 2016/ "Christmas rave" rock bands concert/christmas concert, november-december,2017
- School concerts: "Senior Band" All Saints Catholic HS, 7/8 vocal 2014 All Saints Catholic HS 2014-2017, "Coffee house" All Saints Catholic HS 2015-2017
-R&B summit: "R&B band performance" St. Pats High School, 2017
-Church/Community: "15 year anniversary party" 2015, Communion and confirmation day 2014 & 2016,Vietnamese Lunar New Yew year 2008-2014, "Coffee House" 2017, "Canada day" 2017
Experiences & Accomplishments
- Private piano lessons 2004-2014
- Won first place in 2 music singing competitions
-Self taught drums and guitar (before grade 10 guitar class)
- Vocals: "Rise up" by Andra Day, "Almost is never enough" by Ariana Grande, "Say you won't let go" by James Arthur, "Habits of my heart" by Jaymes Young, "Happier" by Ed Sheeran, "Electric love" by BORNS
- Piano: "Brave" by Sarah Bareilles, "Für elise" by Ludwig Van Beethoven, "Try" by Colbie Caillat, "River flows in you" by Yiruma, "I try" by Macy Grey,
- Guitar: "Let it go" by James Bay, "I see fire" by Ed Sheeran, "A thousand years" by Christina Perri, "Autumn leaves" by Ed Sheeran, "Blackbird" by Paul Mccartney,"Best part" by Daniel Caeser ft. H.E.R
-Alto Sax: "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse, "Land of a thousand dances" by Wilson Pickett, "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
List of performances
- Vocal class: "The winter's night" rock bands concert/christmas concert/feeder school, september-december, 2016/ "Christmas rave" rock bands concert/christmas concert, november-december,2017
- School concerts: "Senior Band" All Saints Catholic HS, 7/8 vocal 2014 All Saints Catholic HS 2014-2017, "Coffee house" All Saints Catholic HS 2015-2017
-R&B summit: "R&B band performance" St. Pats High School, 2017
-Church/Community: "15 year anniversary party" 2015, Communion and confirmation day 2014 & 2016,Vietnamese Lunar New Yew year 2008-2014, "Coffee House" 2017, "Canada day" 2017
Experiences & Accomplishments
- Private piano lessons 2004-2014
- Won first place in 2 music singing competitions
-Self taught drums and guitar (before grade 10 guitar class)
My song - Vocal Class (Grade 11)
My song intro
Title: Regrets
Instrumentation:
- Keys and Lead vocals: Mia
- Lead guitar: Kieran
-Drums: Sam
-Back up vocals: Lisa
Story: The meaning behind this song describes someone pushed the person they loved out of their life and now regrets their choices. The song talks about the person remembering all the good memories the two shared together, and how they wish they could take it back and restore what they had, but the other person has moved on and is now happy. The person telling the story is upset and clearly regretting their choices and wishes they could just take it all back.
Title: Regrets
Instrumentation:
- Keys and Lead vocals: Mia
- Lead guitar: Kieran
-Drums: Sam
-Back up vocals: Lisa
Story: The meaning behind this song describes someone pushed the person they loved out of their life and now regrets their choices. The song talks about the person remembering all the good memories the two shared together, and how they wish they could take it back and restore what they had, but the other person has moved on and is now happy. The person telling the story is upset and clearly regretting their choices and wishes they could just take it all back.
My song video:
My song lyrics and Chords
Chords (piano)
Intro: C,D,Em,G x2
Verse 1:
C D
We met a while back and I still think of that
B7 Em
But many things have changed since then
C D
We use to be carefree, both of us just you and me
B7 Em
But many things have changed since then
C D
If I could go back in time I would
B7 Em
I wouldn't have pushed you away
C D
If I could speak to you one more time I should
B7 Em
I should have asked you to stay
Pre Chorus:
C D
Now I have regrets running through me
B7 Em
Cause you're back in my mind
C D
And I know that we can no longer be
B7 Em
But I still think about you all the time
Chorus:
C D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets
B7
For pushing you away
Em
And not asking you to stay
C Cm D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets running through me
Instrumentation:
8 bars
Piano: C,D,Em,G
Guitar: Freestyle
Drums: Kick drum on every beat
Verse 2:
C D
Now I see you standing there, standing there with her
B7 Em
And i’m thinking that should have been me
C D
But I know that you're happier, happier with her
B7 Em
But I still think that should have been me
Pre Chorus:
C D
Now I have regrets running through me
B7 Em
Cause you're back in my mind
C D
And I know that we can no longer be
B7 Em
But I still think about you all the time
Chorus x2:
C D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets
B7
For pushing you away
Em
And not asking you to stay
C Cm D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets running through me
Intro: C,D,Em,G x2
Verse 1:
C D
We met a while back and I still think of that
B7 Em
But many things have changed since then
C D
We use to be carefree, both of us just you and me
B7 Em
But many things have changed since then
C D
If I could go back in time I would
B7 Em
I wouldn't have pushed you away
C D
If I could speak to you one more time I should
B7 Em
I should have asked you to stay
Pre Chorus:
C D
Now I have regrets running through me
B7 Em
Cause you're back in my mind
C D
And I know that we can no longer be
B7 Em
But I still think about you all the time
Chorus:
C D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets
B7
For pushing you away
Em
And not asking you to stay
C Cm D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets running through me
Instrumentation:
8 bars
Piano: C,D,Em,G
Guitar: Freestyle
Drums: Kick drum on every beat
Verse 2:
C D
Now I see you standing there, standing there with her
B7 Em
And i’m thinking that should have been me
C D
But I know that you're happier, happier with her
B7 Em
But I still think that should have been me
Pre Chorus:
C D
Now I have regrets running through me
B7 Em
Cause you're back in my mind
C D
And I know that we can no longer be
B7 Em
But I still think about you all the time
Chorus x2:
C D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets
B7
For pushing you away
Em
And not asking you to stay
C Cm D
Oh I have regrets, Oh I have regrets running through me
My reflection video
My song - Vocals Class(grade 10)
- Title: One day
-Genre: soft/slow Pop. This song has a modern day vibe to it, it fits in the genre of most slow songs sung today (which is one of Mia's favourite style of music).
- Instrumentation: Vocals (two part harmony), piano and drums
-Story: The meaning behind this song is about two people who are having problems in their relationship. The song describes the past and present of their journey together and how protagonist wants them to be happy and ok again. The song describes how the two had amazing memories together when they were open and honest with each other but now they barely exchange words or looks for each other. It is evident in this song that both people in the relationship want to fix things but they can never agree and keep getting into arguments. This song was inspired by my two friends who were having similar problems and a book that I read called 'Forever and always his.' Cheesy, I know.
- Title: One day
-Genre: soft/slow Pop. This song has a modern day vibe to it, it fits in the genre of most slow songs sung today (which is one of Mia's favourite style of music).
- Instrumentation: Vocals (two part harmony), piano and drums
-Story: The meaning behind this song is about two people who are having problems in their relationship. The song describes the past and present of their journey together and how protagonist wants them to be happy and ok again. The song describes how the two had amazing memories together when they were open and honest with each other but now they barely exchange words or looks for each other. It is evident in this song that both people in the relationship want to fix things but they can never agree and keep getting into arguments. This song was inspired by my two friends who were having similar problems and a book that I read called 'Forever and always his.' Cheesy, I know.
One day- Lyrics and Chords
docs.google.com/document/d/1Sfv7dXz49xamIptCUz6mJO_7o4c6aI7zucIwg-FYSiA/edit
docs.google.com/document/d/1Sfv7dXz49xamIptCUz6mJO_7o4c6aI7zucIwg-FYSiA/edit
My song - Guitar Class(grade 10)
- Title: Hard times
-Genre: Soft Rock/Pop: This song is upbeat and has a pop feel to it with the acoustic guitar, but it also includes the electric guitar giving it a rock vibe as well.
-Instrumentation: Lead vocals: Bella, Lead guitar: Angus, Rhythm guitar: Sam, Bass: Adrian, Drums: Mia
-Story: This song is written to tell the story about someone who is upset because their lover left them due to complications, relationship problems and hard times that the two have faced. The song expresses how the person feels about the separation.
- Title: Hard times
-Genre: Soft Rock/Pop: This song is upbeat and has a pop feel to it with the acoustic guitar, but it also includes the electric guitar giving it a rock vibe as well.
-Instrumentation: Lead vocals: Bella, Lead guitar: Angus, Rhythm guitar: Sam, Bass: Adrian, Drums: Mia
-Story: This song is written to tell the story about someone who is upset because their lover left them due to complications, relationship problems and hard times that the two have faced. The song expresses how the person feels about the separation.
My song video
Hard times - Lyrics and Chords
Intro: E B C#m G#m A (x4)
Verse 1
E B C#m G#m A
I see you standing there at the bus stop
E B C#m G#m A
I'm watching you through the window
E B C#m G#m A
The sight hits me and makes my heart drop
E B C#m G#m A
But maybe you won't be here tomorrow
Chorus
E C#m A B
Somehow I knew that you'd leave me in time
E C#m A B
Why does it have to be over
E C#m A B
And even though we have fallen on hard times
E C#m A B
Don't let the bad times take over
Verse 2
E B C#m G#m A
The days are lonely here without you
E B C#m G#m A
The memories are what I miss
E B C#m G#m A
Can't grasp the feeling, doesn't seem true
E B C#m G#m A
But I just wanna feel your kiss
Chorus
Guitar solo: E C#m A B (x4)
Chorus (x2)
Intro: E B C#m G#m A (x4)
Verse 1
E B C#m G#m A
I see you standing there at the bus stop
E B C#m G#m A
I'm watching you through the window
E B C#m G#m A
The sight hits me and makes my heart drop
E B C#m G#m A
But maybe you won't be here tomorrow
Chorus
E C#m A B
Somehow I knew that you'd leave me in time
E C#m A B
Why does it have to be over
E C#m A B
And even though we have fallen on hard times
E C#m A B
Don't let the bad times take over
Verse 2
E B C#m G#m A
The days are lonely here without you
E B C#m G#m A
The memories are what I miss
E B C#m G#m A
Can't grasp the feeling, doesn't seem true
E B C#m G#m A
But I just wanna feel your kiss
Chorus
Guitar solo: E C#m A B (x4)
Chorus (x2)