John Bellia: Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, John joined Marquis in the winter of 2005. He studied harmony and composition, choir direction, and modern recording techniques at the Buenos Aires Conservatory of Music. John also studied musical therapy, teaching techniques for children and adults, and audio perception at the Univeridad del Salvador (Buenos Aires). He composed, arranged, produced, and performed for the biggest names in Argentine popular music. In 1995 he composed and produced music and songs for a children’s TV show and was awarded Best Children’s CD by the A.C.E. (Association of Show Business Reporters of Argentina). John started his teaching career in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1994 teaching music workshops for grades 2 through 6. John Bellia has been living in the U.S. since 2000 and is currently a teaching artist at several public schools in New York and New Jersey, teaching Percussion with Found Objects, Guitar, Song Writing, Choir, Music Appreciation, and MIDI. |