Navigating as a Musician

This past Saturday, I spoke at the Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center. I thought the "Navigating as a Female or Male Musician" speaking event was great.  The amount of people that were there were perfect at that time.  I spoke on Purpose, Balance, Health, Humanity, and Gratitude.  There were many questions and I was very excited about them.  It is with humilty that I have been given such opportunities and I am grateful if I can share my experiences learned with up and coming musicians who look forward to the same.  

One of the people I met there was named Morgan. Watch below what she had to say as to why she came. Here's to next time and hope to see you there.

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Drum Lessons with Shauney

DRUM LESSONS WITH SHAUNEY BABY

As some of you may have seen, I recently decided to start giving drum lessons! I've already started to receive emails of interest and I'm very thankful and grateful for that. I've been fortunate enough to have played with some of the top entertainers in the world (Sting, Will.i.am) and want to share my passion of drumming with others, as well as help others achieve their goals and dreams.

Lessons are available via in person in Los Angeles, and its surround areas, or Skype. Each session can last between 30 minuets to an hour. Please email lessonswithshauney@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a session, or click here.

Take a look at the clips below for samples of my work! 

Shauney Baby playing drums in the house-band for Singer's night at the WitZend in Venice Beach.

Shauney Baby, along side Leddie Garcia, in rehearsals for Singer's Night at the WitZend

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Singer's Night at The WitZend

The WitZend in Venice Beach is bringing Monday nights on the West Coast back with Singer's night! This alternating (schedule varies) night is dedicated to all of the talented singers out there - where singers come and perform a few songs. The singers are assisted with background vocalists and a live band, with myself, Shauney Baby, on the drums. 

 The next scheduled Singer's night is scheduled for Monday, March 25th at 7pm. More dates may be added before then so check the WitZend's website or Facebook page HERE for updates!

Check out a few pics/vids below for sneak peaks at what you'll experience! 

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HIT LIKE A GIRL

I excited to be one of the judges for the 2013 Hit Like A Girl contest. It's always a pleasure getting involved with organizations, contests, and programs that contributes to inspiring, mentoring, and helping to invoke passion in musicians, specifically females. I am more than happy to give my time planting seeds, watering, and watching them grow.  

This year at the NAMM convention, we held a press conference to help spread awareness about the contest, introduces the returning and new judges (including me), as well as, gave other information regarding the contest, its sponsors, and more.

 

For more information on the Hit Like A Girl contest or to submit your video entry, visit their website at www.hitlikeagirlcontest.com

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The NAMM Show

The NAMN Show is a convention, more like an experience, that brings music industry companies, musicians, artists, and more all under one roof. Four days and three buildings worth products, lectures, instruments, artists and musicians of all genres, entertainment legends, and so much more all jam packed into the Anaheim Convention Center; as well as it's neighboring Hilton and Marriott hotels.

 My favorite part about NAMM is always the excitement of seeing what's new! I find great new products, and get to catch up with people I don't get to see all year round - it's like a family reunion every time! I ran into new and old friends such as Chris Coleman ( (pictured above on the far right), Nik West (pictured to the left), and Orianthi (best known for being Michael Jackson's guitarist for his "This Is It" tour), and so many others! I also was able to jam out in a few sessions, do interviews, and a press conference for the 'Hit Like A Girl' contest; in which I'm a judge. 

Attending NAMM each year is personally important to me. I go for many reasons but my main one is out of pure respect for the companies who support my career. I've maintained amazing relationships with the companies that endorse and sponsor me and am appreciate to give my thanks whenever I can. 

I believe that if you truly want to be a part of something, then you need to go out and get all/any information available about whatever it is - this is why I feel it is important for artists/musicians to attend. NAMM is very educational - there are multiple lectures given each day, equipment updates, new companies and equipment being introduced - its all information so its really important!

Click HERE to view more photos of Shauney Baby at NAMM.

For more information on NAMM and to find out how to become a member, visit their Facebook page here or visit their website at http://www.namm.org.

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DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE

Hey Everyone! Yesterday,  I headed over to Hollenbeck Palms, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, here in Los Angeles for a session of DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE. The patients, and staff, there have always been wonderful to work with and I love that I get to see old, and new, faces every time I go! I've already confirmed a few more appointments next week, right before I head to NAMN! I'm glad that people are recognizing and understanding the benefits of DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE and what it has to offer! I'm extremely passionate about this company and can't wait until the day that it's benefits to be able to reach everyone it is able to help!



Dennis Hiebert is Hollenbeck Palms' Activity Coordinator, and in 2010 he initially allowed Shauney a trial session of the program at the facility; and ever since, Shauney has been a consistent activity entertainer from then on - going on nearly 3 years now! Click here to check out what Dennis has to say about DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE and how it benefits his patients. 

For more information on DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE, or to make an appointment, visit the website, www.drumforgoodnesssake.com.

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Lessons and Contests

Hey, what’s up everybody! This is an amazing week and I’m so excited to fulfill all my duties including hiking in the cold. They say that the temp in LA is colder than in NY, so wrap up! So as you know in addition to my career as a drummer, I’m also really grateful that I get to pay it forward by giving drum lessons. That’s so cool to me that I get to share my experience and knowledge with other drummers. Seeing my influence in their playing; as I’ve seen mine by those who have inspired me.

Speaking of being inspired, I was asked to be a judge in the 2013 “Hit Like A Girl” second annual drumming contest for girls and women worldwide, produced by Drum! Magazine. So excited!

So for now I’m getting ready for my lesson with drum student, Ellington Ratliff, who killed it on the East Coast Tour with R5. Way to go! 

For more information on the "Hit Like A Girl" contest, please visit their website here and 'Like' their Facebook page here.

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