Deaf Musicians

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Chajukin

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As we all know Beethoven is famous for his music, but did you know he was deaf?


I am trying to find all deaf musicians/dj's

If there is any i would like to hear their music so post msg if you do....

Recently i found out about a Deaf DJ Named Frankie Wilde, from Finland, very talented...
 
I am learning to play the gutair....i know how to sing too! Hearies tell me that my voice isn't that bad!
 
I do recall there was a deaf band group somewhere. I can't remmy their names....
 
deafdyke, that's awesome! :) I'm currently taking voice lessons myself. So far, so good! :) To my surprise, I'm able to sing 1st soprano. Later this year I plan to take lessons in the flute, clarinet, harp or piano. (Decisions, decisions! <grin>) I can't wait! :)

I also remember reading about the band downing mentioned. If I find any information about them, I'll post it here.
 
There is this deaf Scottish female musician. Cant remember her name..Glennis? :dunno:
 
Hear Again, the vocal techniques that we dhh kids learn in speech therapy are the same ones that actors and singers use....when I was in elemntary school I used to rehearse class plays in speech therapy!
 
deafdyke: What a creative idea to practice class plays during your speech therapy sessions! I'll have to make a note of that suggestion because it's a good one. :)

The vocal techniques you learn as a child who is dhh makes perfect sense because actors and singers also need to learn how to project their voice, use proper diction/pronunciation and breath control. That's something I'm learning about in my voice lessons. Over the past 10 years I've had severe-profound hearing loss, my speech has suffered a little bit (I've been told by others I have some speech qualities that give away the fact I don't hear well -- whatever they are) and I'm now learning how to pronounce words clearly and correctly without slurring them. I'm also learning how to control the volume and intonation of my voice. I'm enjoying the learning experience -- although I'm not so sure I would have liked speech therapy as a child! :(
 
My dad has worked in music store for many years selling musical instruments. He taught music in high school and was band director. He has become almost deaf about 25 years ago but continued to do band directing. Now he is deaf and still band direct in his church and plays horns and saxophone. He also can write music. I don't think he is famous, but lots of musicians knows him because they bought musical instruments from him. The famous old drummer Buddy bought drum from my dad.
 
I played violin since I was 4 years old. (I was HoH as a kid, lost more and more hearing, now Deaf since teens. I have Severe-Profound loss in my left, Profound in my right.)

I also play guitar, and sing. I'm not famous, but it is possable for deafies to play and enjoy music! I have been starting recording at a friend's studio lately, nothing is finished yet, but it is great fun!

When I was at drama school we also used many of the same techniqes as back in ST! :)
 
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Its really awesome to see deafies getting involved and playing music.

I'm a bassist, and guitarist, myself.
 
HoneyShot: Wow, I think that's *great* you sing and play the guitar!! :) I wish I would have found this board sooner! <smile> I've had severe-profound hearing loss for the past 10 years and gave up singing and instrumental music during all of that time. I now have a CI (which has been activated for 6 months) and am just beginning to get back into music. I'm currently taking voice lessons and loving every minute of it! At some point I also want to learn how to play the flute and piano again like I did many years ago. If you'd like to chat privately about music, feel free to PM me anytime! I'd love to read more about your experiences!! :)
 
I like to sing, too but I think I am too late,lol. I wish, dhh should have a karaoke contest. So, I will know who will be the best singer to show the world that they can sing to prove it if there is possibility in the future.
 
Thank you Hear Again!

That's so great that you are getting back into music! I bet you're excited, to be able to! :) The great thing about voice as a musical instrument, is you can take it anywhere with you. I had some great voice teachers over the years, and loved those lessons too!


I will PM you tomorrow, sure! :) (I need to go and do a few things and get to bed, it's now late here) I'd love to talk music too!
 
Honeyshot: I'm *very* excited! :) One of the first things I promised myself after getting my CI was to get back into music again. I'm having a great time. I just wish I wouldn't have given up music after all these years. Oh well! You can't change the past. :) I'll wait to hear from you tomorrow! There's no rush. Looking forward to chatting more! :)
 
Lavender: It's *never* too late to sing! <smile> That's what makes music so great! :) If someone is dhh and wants to have a music career, I say go for it! :)
 
The guitar amp at feet idea is a really neat idea. I never would have thought about that. See if he might want to try bass guitar. THe vibrations would be alot easier to feel, and its also easier to learn on.

And Hear Again, right on!
 
Forgot to add that sometimes I borrow my kid's Songbird Ocarina and play with it even though I don't ask him. I had an electric piano from my cousin given to me. She got that music from her company at Motown she used to work there. I only know how to play a piano keyboard with two name of songs "Oh America" & "Twinkle Little Star".
 
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