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Gobblefest 2020!

Happy Monday everyone! This week's Whitney Pier Music Foundation spotlight is on drum instructor and vocalist Ian Macintyre. Ian joined the WPMF way back in May... of 2018 because he wanted to become a mentor to students who were eager to learn about performing music in a band setting; since joining, Ian has accomplished all that and more. He has gained more confidence as an instructor as well as how to be flexible teaching students of different skill levels during his two years at the WPMF. Ian says his favourite part of being in the Whitney Pier Music Foundation has been playing music with people who are receptive to new ideas while providing guidance as well. Ian’s favourite artists include Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Black Sabbath, Tom Petty, Steely Dan, Rush and Fleetwood Mac. Some of his musical goals are to continue to grow and become a better musician and educator. Finally, Ian adds that the Whitney Pier Music Foundation provides excellent opportunities for developing musicians to play music together as they learn how to utilize their skills to serve the music. #whitneypiermusicfoundation #WPMF #drummer

Next in the Whitney Pier Music Foundation student spotlight is vocalist and guitarist Danielle MacDonald. Danielle joined in July 2020 after hearing such amazin...g things from her sister Shellie and niece Destiny, and knew she wanted to get in on the action. If you recall Shellie’s bio from last month, her and Danielle make up the country/folk band Hearts of Kin who are currently recording their debut album with LJL Studios. Since joining WPMF, Danielle feels like she gained a new family after performing and connecting with an amazing cast of fellow students, instructors and mentors; she feels truly honored to be able to work with such a talented crew of musicians! One of her highlights with the WPMF is performing music with a full band, which is an experience like no other, she adds. On her own and with Hearts of Kin, Danielle normals performs with just vocals, acoustic guitar and sometimes harmonica, but at the Whitney Pier Music Foundation, it's been a very different experience with a full band of drums, bass, keyboards, and electric guitar; but it’s been one that has been very rewarding. Danielle’s favourite musician of all time is John Prine, and has recently fallen in love with and been inspired by the music of Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. One of Danielle’s musical goals are to improve her skills and ability on lead and slide guitar, which she will no doubt succeed with. Even though she lives a distance away in PEI, Danielle can’t wait to get back at Menelik Hall with the rest of the members of the Whitney Pier Music Foundation! #WPMF #whitneypiermusicfoundation #heartsofkin #singer #guitarist #whitneypier #menelikhall #capebretonmusician #novascotiamusician

These gals have something really special going on in the studio