LaTonya Peoples
I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. I began taking violin lessons at the age of five. At the age of sixteen I became a certified Suzuki Violin Instructor giving private lessons. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy from Howard University in May of 1994. I moved to Atlanta, Georgia in April of 1995 to pursue a career in Music Therapy and private Violin Instruction. I am currently attending ITT Technical Institute studying Computer Networking and Technical Project Management. I am working in this exciting career as a PC Technician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. I also currently teach private violin lessons at Eclectic Music Atlanta, an In town Music School nestled in the heart of the Virginia Highlands area. I recently launched PeopleSourceFunding, an investment company located online at www.peoplesourcefunding.com. My company aims to launch the careers of young and innovative individuals with dreams to own their own businesses.
I have classroom teaching experience as an Orchestra Director and a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Clayton County Public School System. I have worked with several populations including Special Education, AIDS, and Psychiatric Patients. I am also a professional performing and recording Violinist and Vocalist. I have professional experience performing solo, and with ensembles, throughout the United States as a Violinist, Vocalist, Percussionist, and Songwriter. I have performed for several organizations including ZAMI, Charis Books, ALHI, and The Feminist Women’s Health Center. I toured the 2005 and 2006 seasons with UniverSoul Circus, visiting 26 major cities, as a featured Violinist and Vocalist. I was a featured performer with the LA Women's Fest in 2006. The show has aired on national television since January 2007 on the LOGO channel. I can be heard as a Violinist/Vocalist on CD’s recorded by Doria Roberts, JJ Swimming, Bryan Anderson, and Left Eye Productions/TLC.
I am the owner and operator of the Lpeop Music and Recording Studio. In my studio I have recorded the award winning all female Drumming and Dance Group, Giwayen Mata. I have recorded and produced four of my own personal CD’s displaying my wide range in styles of music. Styles include Original Music, Jazz, Rock, Spirituals, and Folk. I have given workshops and in-services on Songwriting, Jazz Improvisation, and Music Therapy for The Georgia Music Therapy Association and The Suzuki Association of the Americas. I have performed in ensembles opening for Gladys Knight, Michelle NDegeocello, Angelique Kidjo, and Alice Walker. Places performed include The Smithsonian Institution, Howard University w/The Uptown String Quartet, Emory University, Carter Baron Theater, Wolf Trap Theater w/Keter Betts, The Ford Amphitheater, and The Variety Playhouse. I have been featured on BET’s Jazz Central program with Hue, a Jazz Trio. I have also been heard on National Public Radio's Wade in The Water Series featuring Sweet Honey In The Rock. CD's can be purchased directly from my website at www.latonyapeoples.com, iTunes.com, and CDBaby.com.
Personal Quote: “Search For Acceptance Within Yourself”
