Profession:
Singing, Guitar, Composition & Language Teacher
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Psychology)Masters of Mental Health PracticeCertificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
Experience:
- 16 years music education & 10 years performance
- 12 years of performance, accompaniment and songwriting
About:
From a very young age Shivani was interested in music and took part in various choirs and aca pella groups as a child in order to quench her thirst for music knowledge. After attempting to learn various instruments, Shivani found her true-calling at 12 years old when she took an interest in guitar. Self-taught, Shivani has since then mastered many a technique and is comfortable with a wide variety of genres, playing both acoustic and electric guitar. Since then, Shivani has been in a range of performance ensembles and bands ranging from jazz to metal where she has honed her performance skills in both vocals and guitar. Shivani is also a Psychology undergraduate and is focused on developmental and child psychology with a particular interest in teaching styles and how they influence childhood learning.
Anecdotes:
What was the first instrument you ever picked up?
“A very retro Casio keyboard on which I learnt how to play Hoagy Carmichael’s Heart and Soul!”
Your top 5 favourite albums?
Go! • Hysteria – Def Leppard • Hybrid Theory – Linkin Park • Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi
• Eclipse – Yngwie Malmsteen • Passion and Warfare – Steve Vai.
What’s your favorite song you belt out in the car?
“Fantasy by Mariah Carey and any of Carly Rae Jepsen’s songs!”
