BluesEd students have had the opportunity to work with very talented national and local artists such as Joe Bonamassa, C.A. Waller, Anthony Gomes, Kris Lager, Sarah Benck, Michael Kelsey, Ellen McIlwaine, Paul Deslauriers, Dawn Tyler Watson, Shakura S’Aida, Suzie Vinnick, Jean-Sebastien Chouinard (Johnny Flash), Trevor Finlay, Angel Forrest, Johnny Rawls, The JazzWholes, Scott Severin, Corky Siegel, Doug Backer, BSO All-Stars, and Matt Whipkey to name a few.
“I did a master class for the BluesEd program in Omaha. I had a great time with these amazing kids and their most enthusiastic teachers and staff. For very real and tangible reasons including the power to dissolve social and political differences, to rise above negativity, to soother the soul, to bring people together in an uplifting experience, to heal, to inspire… music is the panacea for our time.
The BluesEd program is a brilliant and essential application which easily draws young students into the powerful realm of music performance. I have no doubt, the BluesEd program, and similar programs that create an enthusiasm for participation in music performance, are serving the most effective betterment of the student, their family, their friends, their community, and our world. What a perfect and pure place to put our support, our time, and our energy!”
- Corky Siegel (Performer, singer/songwriter, musician, composer) http://chamberblues.com
