Lauren Faggiano
Band Coach
What is your favorite part of coaching at ROC Star Academy?
I’m still fairly new to coaching at ROC Star Academy, but I love sharing my passion for music with others that get it. I enjoy watching the growth.
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Hometown: Rush, NY
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Your musical focus/instruments you play:
Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Songwriting, Viola/Violin, Ukulele
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When did you start pursuing music?
When I started talking.
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What is your musical background?
I am a music therapist for my full-time job, so I have studied music up through my masters degree. For piano and guitar, I am self taught and rely heavily on my ear.
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What are your musical influences/favorite bands?
Joni Mitchell, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Tori Amos, Bonnie Raitt, Allman Brothers Band, Dr. John, The Meters.
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What is your “deserted island” album?
Hmmmm, maybe Allman Brothers Band’s "A Decade of Hits 1969-1979."
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What is your favorite venue or event that you’ve performed?
My band got to open up for Leon Russell at Party In The Park.
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What’s the craziest thing that ever happened to you on-stage?
My keyboard stand collapsed during my solo, but stayed connected to everything, so I dropped to my knees and kept on playing.
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What’s the best piece of musical advice you’ve received in your career thus far?
To just be me.
