Hi, I’m Laurel Joy.

Laurel Joy is a musician, songwriter, and teacher based in CT & NYC.

Laurel has been playing piano for 15 years, with her roots in jazz, blues, rock, and styles of pop. She has been playing gigs and solo piano events for 8+ years, with experience in songwriting, teaching beginners of all ages, and home recording. She was originally classically trained, then pivoted to jazz instruction through the Litchfield Jazz Camp and local jazz instructors. She studies music therapy and jazz piano, and will be graduating with a B.S. in music therapy next fall.

She began her journey at a young age, with a deep fascination for piano and creation. It started with a passion and a dream, which lead her to play for and with many people, including jazz combos, jazz bands, churches, girl bands, hip-hop artists, indie artists, Long Wharf Theatre, and rock bands.

She is a collaborative pianist with many local artists of the likes of, PROLIFIC, BODHI, Sb Khi, Floyd Zion, Modern Refuge, Ambrose, Purple Fusion, and SAVII. She is currently featured on Modern Refuge’s new singles “Wave empire” and “Eve of Delights”, as well as her own projects under “Laurel Joy”, available via Spotify, Youtube, and composition portfolios.

Songwriting is a huge part of her work as an artist, but also as a teacher. She always encourages students to practice writing and listening. “Music is not just something we play off a piece of paper, it is a form of self-expression, and a chance to create something beautiful”. This teaching style sets her apart from other traditional lessons as she wants people to experience the joy of creating and learning by ear, as well as playing. Laurel is now offering lessons, event piano, and songwriting services via bookings.

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I’m excited to work with you on your musical endeavors!

EVENTS

Some of my past solo piano events include; Private holiday parties, private engagement parties, cafes, breweries, songwriters rounds, wedding showers, rotary events, art fests, pinning ceremonies & more

Some of my past band events include; Long Wharf Theatre Gala (for Audra Mcdonald), Seeing Sounds Festival, Monsters of Acoustic Rock, Cafe Nine, Bowery Electric NYC, Cellar on Treadwell, Farmington Acoustic Festival, Voodoo Fest, Park City Music Hall, CT ROX Festival & more