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Laniece Fagundes
Laniece Fagundes is a recording artist with a passion to collaborate and help others! She has been singing since childhood and has always had a strong love for creating music. Laniece is currently working on her first EP and has released three original singles which can be streamed anywhere you listen to music. Laniece writes, produces, records and arranges these songs with the help of fellow instructor Denise! She performs under the artist name Laniece Rose. She has a great desire to write and compose music that inspires and makes people feel something.
Laniece has been performing live since an early age and understands the ins and outs of drawing in an audience and expressing music in a way that people are moved. Laniece has an extensive background in the area of Worship especially in regards to leading. She is skilled in arranging music (both covers and original pieces) and teaching voice parts. She is also knowledgeable in the technical aspects of performing with a live band. This includes running sound checks and creating the best EQ for voices and instruments.
Laniece is an active member in Palm Coast’s local theaters. She’s had several starring roles at Flagler Playhouse and City Repertory Theater as well as The Green Room Farm To Table Dinner Theater. Some of which include Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Chiffon in Little Shop of horrors, Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray, Lucy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and one of the four starring roles in Songs For A New World to name a few. Laniece was also the musical director for the musicals You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Godspell at City Repertory Theater.
Laniece has a love for performing and touching people through music. She believes that if someone truly possesses a fire and a joy for music, they can themselves achieve success in learning about and creating music.
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Laniece Fagundes - Piano & Voice Instructor
Josh Fagundes
Josh is an experienced performer in both musical and non-musical productions and also serves as a lead worshipper at Gods Family Bible Church. Josh can be seen this August playing Harry in the Flagler Playhouse's production of "Mama Mia". Josh has been performing on stage since he was in elementary school, working to grow and hone his craft throughout the years. He has worked repeatedly on stage, both in dramatic and in comedic performances of all varieties. He's also worked off stage in directing, lighting and sound.
Josh has trained under numerous directors and experienced stage veterans, working with performers who have worked on and off Broadway. He has spent years working on all aspects of performance, from the basics such as body placement and timing to more advanced concepts such as vocal utilization, dialect work and emotional connection to material. Some of his various roles include Edna in Hairspray, Princeton & Rod in Avenue Q, Cheswick in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Oberon in Shakespear's Midsummer Nights Dream, Jess in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, as well as a host of various other characters.
Josh has shown a wide array of talents from singing and acting to standup comedy. His passion for the performing arts shows in every endeavor. He is also passionate about helping others shine on stage as well. Having had numerous paid opportunities ranging from singing to acting to stand up comedy, Josh has a thorough understanding of what it takes to both connect and succeed within the art of performance.
Josh Fagundes - Acting Coach
Denise Quintana
Denise is the drum instructor at Created Sound, and works as a Music Producer & Graphic Artist for YHWH Studios. She has been playing drums since childhood, and studied under Willie Stewart - the lead drummer of the reggae band, Third World.
Denise has been performing live and in studio settings since childhood, and has learned the ins and outs of live drum performance, studio recording, and drum technique. She plays various styles including Latin, Rock, Gospel and Jazz. She also plays Piano, Guitar & Bass. She has a passion for teaching, and has taught many children and young adults at Kid's Praise School of Music.
She also works as a music producer and audio engineer, mixing and mastering projects for artists & musicians. She is currently working with Laniece on her new EP. She has a passion for music and strives to create the most beautiful art for all to hear.
Denise Quintana - Drum Instructor