BIOGRAPHY
M i c a h J. T a p p e
piano / guitar / voice / audio production / audio editor / live sound / studio recording engineer
All original music written by Micah J. Tappe:
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Bio:
• Recording Engineer
• Sound Designer
• Broadcast Engineer
• Audio Editor
• Mixing Engineer
• Studio Manager
Micah, an accomplished musician, has been studying the piano, guitar, and voice for many years. He currently writes and records his own, all-original music, and plays numerous venues in and around central Florida.
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Being classically trained on piano since the age of 3, singing since the age of 5, and classically trained on guitar since the age of 10, has prepared Micah for a lifelong career in music. He has experience teaching different styles and techniques for the piano, guitar, and voice; experience in audio editing, mixing, mastering, live and studio recording, as well as a strong background in musical entertainment performance.
Micah attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, in Jacksonville, Florida, where he performed nationally and won many awards for his musical accomplishments; most notably in the field of classical, blues, jazz and rock guitar. After graduating from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Micah attended Valencia College and the University of Central Florida (UCF) where he received an Associate of Arts degree in Music Production and Music Performanceis 2003, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition/Arranging and Music Performance in 2006.
Some of Micah's accomplishments include:
Winning Most Improved Musician in high school (2 years) 1999-2000.
Toured with Yellowcard as a guitarist - 1999-2000.
Voted best senior classical guitarist - 2001.
Micah's Band, "Loveless Sound" won 1st place in a Battle Of The Bands Competition - 2003
Received AA degree (Major: Audio Production/Minor: Music Performance) - 2004
Received BA degree (Major: Music Composition/Arranging and Music Performance) - 2006
Completed full musical scorefor 7 different independent and student films. 2004-2007
Invited Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist for Maria Zouroudis - Miami - 2008
Toured as Audio Technician with The Radio City Arena Tour - Winter 2008
Toured as Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist for Jackson Deerfield - Summer 2009
Invited guitarist to NEw York City's Lady Gaga audition - world tour - 2010
Currently in 5 separate, bands in Florida as singer/lead guitarist
Micah continues his musical career writing full scores for independent films, short-length movies, television commercials, dance companies, and special events. Micah is now Musical Director at The Right Combination Studio of Winter Garden, FL teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano, guitar, bass, and voice. Micah continues to strive to deliver the best and highest quality in all musical endeavors.
MicahTappe@
(407) 765-9283
Unique traits: No tattoos. No piercings. Musical genius.
Guitarist for Hadley's Hope of Orlando, Florida
(2012)
Singer/guitarist in 5 separate, bands in Central Florida
(2011)
Invited guitarist to NEw York City's Lady Gaga audition - world tour - 2010
(2010)
Entertainment - Face Character Performer for The Disney Cruise Line
(2010)
Recorded and released full-length, self-written alternative rock album 2010
(2010)
Recorded and released full-length, self-written alternative rock album 2009
(2009)
Recorded and released full-length, self-written alternative rock album 2008
(2008)
Invited Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist for Maria Zouroudis - Miami - 2008
(2008)
Completed full musical scorefor 7 different independent and student films. 2004-2007
(2007)
Entertainment - Face Character Performer for Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo, Japan
(2007)
Entertainment - Face Character Performer for Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo, Japan
(2005)
Received AA degree (Major: Audio Production/Minor: Music Performance) - 2004
(2004)
Joined the Entertainment Department as Face Character at Walt Disney World
(2003)
Micah's Band, "Loveless Sound" won 1st place in a Battle Of The Bands Competition - 2003
(2003)
Recorded and released full-length, self-written alternative rock album 2002
(2002)
Studied Audio Production at Valencia College
(2001)
Most Improved Musician Award in high school (2000)
(2000)
Most Improved Musician Award in high school (1999)
(1999)
Valencia Community College
(2001-2004)
University of Central Florida
(2001-2004)
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
(2001-2004)