ABOUT THE MUSiC MAKERS

TEREZ FIREWOMAN MUSIC BIO

There are two things that ignited the fire of all Terez "Firewoman" does today: Music and Love. And it was indeed her love of music that has led her to all she truly, madly, deeply values in her life.

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Her mom likes to say that she started singing and creating music before she could speak, always having some kind of melody in her head and discovering new ways to express it.  If there was a dashboard, counter, or drum to bang on, a piano to noodle upon, or any type of sound-making device within reach, Terez would surely get her hands on it, and some sort of music-like (and often more noise-like <lol!>) sound would ensue. If there was music playing anywhere at any time, wild horses could not stop her from moving some part of her body, or singing or humming along.  No matter where Terez was or what she was doing, Terez heard the music playing both around and within her, so she knew that music would always have to be a part of her life - no matter what.

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After spending virtually all of her grade school, high school, and many of her college years in musical theater, and later enjoying over 20+ years (and still going!) of working with several outstanding bands and musicians covering hard rock, jazz, R & B, blues, standards, old-school funk & soul, high-energy dance-pop, Latin and country music*, the original music melodies swimming in Terez's head only became more and more, and she knew she simply had to find a way to translate these ideas into tangible, playable, hearable reality.  So in approximately 2001, Terez started sitting down at a piano for extended periods, started picking up a guitar, and slowly but surely started to discover her own musical voice, which continues to evolve to this day.

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There are many artists and genres that have influenced Terez Firewoman's signature writing, vocal and performance style over the years, so the best way to bottom-line her identity as an artist is to say that all she writes and presents carries with it:

• The fire of rock-n-roll

• The raw expressiveness of blues, R & B, and soul

• The varied textures of jazz & international music

• The honesty of country

• A "good vibe" angle and empowered take on life

...And as a certain "Muppet" character would say, "Drums! Drums! DRUUUMMMS!!!"

The Bottom Line: 

Music is the air Terez Firewoman breathes, the very blood that runs through her veins, and something that permeates ALL she does.  Creative expression is her operative term and music is her instrument of choice, and to her, every book, course, workshop, retreat, speaking engagement, dance class, and ALL that she hosts or creates are just different ways to express the fire of the music in Terez Firewoman's soul :)

TEREZ FIREWOMAN CLIENT LIST/CREDENTIALS

Songwriter/Composer/Voice-Over Artist

Composed the score (music & lyrics) for the musical, "Raising Twelve on a Nickle and a Prayer" by Fran Taylor Powers - Original music featured in radio, for organization theme song, and film: "My Holiday" in the film, "Chasing Happiness," "Welcome Change!," used as the theme song for the show, "Change Thivers," "Beautiful, Wild and Free" used as the theme song for the organization, "Big Cat Rescue" - custom jingles and voice-over samples can be found on www.TheCreativityExpress.com

Vocalist/Musician/Entertainer/MC Credits

Coca-Cola (Corporate Village, Superbowl XXXV) | Walt Disney World, Orlando | Busch Gardens, Tampa | Universal Studios, FL | The Florida Aquarium | T-Mobile National Convention | Hard Rock Hotel Casino (multiple events/venues) | The Blue Martini (all Florida locations) | Women Taking Care of Music International Conference, The Palladium, St. Petersburg | Fall Transformation Festival, First Unity, St. Petersburg | Pioneer Days Concert Series, Englewood |  Healing in the Harbor Festival/Concert Series, Safety Harbor |  Yacht Starship, Tampa | Jackson's, Harbor Island | The Fox, Tampa |  First Friday Concert Series, St. Petersburg | Third Friday Concert Series, City of Safety Harbor |  Baywalk (Now known as "The Sundial" ) Concert Series, St. Petersburg |  Centro Ybor Concert Series, Tampa | Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club (Club TI) |  DeBartelo Development | ASI | Tina Turner, Sting, Moody Blues, Dolly Parton pre-concert parties | Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs & Conventions | The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | The Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota | The Renaissance Vinoy, St. Petersburg |  Suncoast Solutions National Users Conference, Clearwater |  The Don CeSar, St. Petersburg | The Renaissance Marriott, International Plaza, Tampa | The Powell Crosley Mansion, Sarasota |  First Unity of St. Petersburg (Transformation publishing events) | Unity of Sarasota (Transformation publishing event) |  Mad Hatter's Charity Ball |  Night of 5000 Charity Ball | The Privateers | NFL Legand John Madden's Retirement Party, including a performance with "E-Street Band" member Nils Lofgren | Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ronde Barber's 20/20 Record-Breaking party |  The Sandpearl, Clearwater Beach | The Amazing Woman.org |  Private function for the Alessi Family with Joe Lala | Multiple private functions & themed events including VIP destination concerts in Sedona, AZ, Santa Fe, NM, Asheville, NC, Kauai, HI, and more.

MEET THE GOOD VIBE MUSIC TRIBE

FIERY MUSICAL ARTISTS & CREATIVE COLLABORATORS

"The Fire!" Band:

Terez Firewoman
arranger/composer, lead & back-up vocals,
congas/percussion, keys, acoustic guitar, dancer

Carol Ann Mitchell
lead & back-up vocals

Mark Barrios
lead & back-up vocals, lead & rhythm guitar 

Walter Kittle
5 and 8-string bass guitar, back-up vocals

Lonnie Joseph Nichols
drums, lead & back-up vocals

John V. Hartmann
sax, harmonica, flute, clarinet, keys, backing vocals

Firewoman's Duo Partners:
Gene Cannon - Mark Barrios - John V. Hartmann - Walter Kittle

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Our recording team:
"The Fire" band plus
Tony "Saint Tone" Lavorgna - Jody Gray
Maire Egan - Paul Demske

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