Mia .N RST
Biography
Mia is 17 years old, born in the capital city of Canada. As a young girl she started her passion for music after seeing her musically talented father perform at a local community show. Mia also performs at community 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 12 attending All Saints Catholic High School and is apart of music groups, some including, Senior band, Showchoir and is apart of Student Music Council. For post secondary she plans on doing a double major with History and Music for teaching.
Repertoire list
- Vocals: "idontwannabeyouanymore" by Billie Eilish, "Almost is never enough" by Ariana Grande, "When the party's over" by Billie Eilish, "Habits of my heart" by Jaymes Young, "Best Part" by Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.,
- Piano: "Für elise" by Ludwig Van Beethoven, "Try" by Colbie Caillat, "River flows in you" by Yiruma, "For stormboy" by Riannon Rannenberg
- Guitar: "I see fire" by Ed Sheeran, "A thousand years" by Christina Perri, "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: "Coffee house" All Saints Catholic HS 2015-2018/ "Christmas Concert" All Saints Catholic HS 2014-2018/ "Final Concert" All Saints Catholic HS 2015-2018
-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 "Parish Talent show" 2018
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: "idontwannabeyouanymore" by Billie Eilish, "Almost is never enough" by Ariana Grande, "When the party's over" by Billie Eilish, "Habits of my heart" by Jaymes Young, "Best Part" by Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.,
- Piano: "Für elise" by Ludwig Van Beethoven, "Try" by Colbie Caillat, "River flows in you" by Yiruma, "For stormboy" by Riannon Rannenberg
- Guitar: "I see fire" by Ed Sheeran, "A thousand years" by Christina Perri, "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: "Coffee house" All Saints Catholic HS 2015-2018/ "Christmas Concert" All Saints Catholic HS 2014-2018/ "Final Concert" All Saints Catholic HS 2015-2018
-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 "Parish Talent show" 2018
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 12)
My song intro
Title: Waste my time
Instrumentation:
- Keys and Lead vocals: Mia N
- Guitar: Ethan S
- Drums: Ryan H
- Electric Box: Nick S
- Bass guitar: Zach O
- Back up vocals 1, 2 & 3: Bella H, Sam C and Rafka A
Story: This song expresses the thoughts of someone who is afraid of trying new things and taking risks in life because they are afraid of what happens in the end. In their mind, they don't want to fail or get hurt which always seams to be the outcome. They don't want to waste their time trying if it always ends badly, even though they know its better to live life taking risks. But if they never get hurt trying, they'll be happy right?
My song video:
My song lyrics and Chords
VERSE 1
E G#m
Why waste my time and energy
F#
Trying to cary
The things that only bring me down
E G#m
Why waste my time staying till the end
F#
I know i’ll leave again
So might as well just do it now
INSTRUMENTATION 4 BARS E, G#m, B, F#
PRE CHORUS
E G#m
Sometimes I try to find some positivity
B F#
But feeling pain just blocked my way for us to meet
E G#m
I’m getting tired of all the lying and the fear
B F#
No you won’t see me shed a tear
CHORUS
E G#m
I waste my time falling back to be hurt
B F#
I know it's best to take the risk but first
E G#m
I waste my time forgiving all the pain
B F#
I feel, i’m really done trying to play this game
E G#m B F#
Waste my time (x2)
VERSE 2
E G#m
Will someone help if I decide to fall
F#
Will catching change at all
Or should I just stay on the ground
E G#m
If it’s not now it will be later on
F#
Don’t know if i'll be strong
By then or will I sink and drown
INSTRUMENTATION 4 BARS E, G#m, B, F#
PRE CHORUS
E G#m
Sometimes I try to see all things for the best
B F#
But break my heart and i’ll be dealing with the mess
E G#m
I try to save myself from hurting all the time
B F#
I’m getting back what once was mine
CHORUS
E G#m
I waste my time falling back to be hurt
B F#
I know it's best to take the risk but first
E G#m
I waste my time forgiving all the pain
B F#
I feel, i’m really done trying to play this game
E G#m B F#
Waste my time (x2)
BRIDGE
G#m F#
Why bother if if it ends so badly
E B
If I don’t then I might be happy
E G#m F#
I won’t waste my time, i’ll be alright
CHORUS
E G#m
I tell myself don’t waste your time getting hurt
B F#
I know it's best to take the risk but first
E G#m
I tell myself don’t waste your time in the game
B F#
For that you’ll save yourself from feeling the pain
E G#m B F#
Waste my time
E G#m B F#
Don’t waste my time
E G#m
Why waste my time and energy
F#
Trying to cary
The things that only bring me down
E G#m
Why waste my time staying till the end
F#
I know i’ll leave again
So might as well just do it now
INSTRUMENTATION 4 BARS E, G#m, B, F#
PRE CHORUS
E G#m
Sometimes I try to find some positivity
B F#
But feeling pain just blocked my way for us to meet
E G#m
I’m getting tired of all the lying and the fear
B F#
No you won’t see me shed a tear
CHORUS
E G#m
I waste my time falling back to be hurt
B F#
I know it's best to take the risk but first
E G#m
I waste my time forgiving all the pain
B F#
I feel, i’m really done trying to play this game
E G#m B F#
Waste my time (x2)
VERSE 2
E G#m
Will someone help if I decide to fall
F#
Will catching change at all
Or should I just stay on the ground
E G#m
If it’s not now it will be later on
F#
Don’t know if i'll be strong
By then or will I sink and drown
INSTRUMENTATION 4 BARS E, G#m, B, F#
PRE CHORUS
E G#m
Sometimes I try to see all things for the best
B F#
But break my heart and i’ll be dealing with the mess
E G#m
I try to save myself from hurting all the time
B F#
I’m getting back what once was mine
CHORUS
E G#m
I waste my time falling back to be hurt
B F#
I know it's best to take the risk but first
E G#m
I waste my time forgiving all the pain
B F#
I feel, i’m really done trying to play this game
E G#m B F#
Waste my time (x2)
BRIDGE
G#m F#
Why bother if if it ends so badly
E B
If I don’t then I might be happy
E G#m F#
I won’t waste my time, i’ll be alright
CHORUS
E G#m
I tell myself don’t waste your time getting hurt
B F#
I know it's best to take the risk but first
E G#m
I tell myself don’t waste your time in the game
B F#
For that you’ll save yourself from feeling the pain
E G#m B F#
Waste my time
E G#m B F#
Don’t waste my time
My reflection video
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:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4RxHptFK-w
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4RxHptFK-w
My song lyrics and Chords
docs.google.com/document/d/1vgn4MP55FF-6KMeIGfyr3AHyyKArCogJKoWdqQd_fOU/edit
docs.google.com/document/d/1vgn4MP55FF-6KMeIGfyr3AHyyKArCogJKoWdqQd_fOU/edit
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.
Hard times - Lyrics and Chords
docs.google.com/document/d/1jgkFB3Q5fv6oFnrIxQchhESEWCFHTjFBYEJg5ok7fSk/edit
docs.google.com/document/d/1jgkFB3Q5fv6oFnrIxQchhESEWCFHTjFBYEJg5ok7fSk/edit