Ashley Peterson

Berklee Student

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." - Nat King Cole

ALLSTON, MA

Member since 2012

Interested In: Collaborating Online, Gigging and Jamming Offline, Meeting Musicians, Starting or Joining a Band, Finding Gigs
Categories: Performer, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Voice
Genres: Funk, Urban/Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, World

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About Me

A native from San Francisco, California, Ashley Peterson began singing before she could speak and playing the piano at the age of 6. Performing at family weddings and funerals was an honor for her that soon expanded into a professional job.

Following her passion for music, language and travel, Ashley studied Spanish and flamenco guitar for two months in Spain. She also spent a year abroad in Mexico, polishing her Spanish and exposing herself to latin jazz, bossa nova, and Mexican folk music or Boleros, performing with and learning from friends she met along the way.

Upon returning home, Ashley decided to further her musical studies at Berklee College of Music where she is now pursuing songwriting.

Ashley has a musical gift and transcends boundaries while she performs, elevating those who listen to higher states of consciousness.

Public Profile URL

http://go.berkleemusic.com/Ashley_Peterson_1

Experience & Education

Current

Performer/Lead Singer for The Peapod Project

July 2011 to Present (about a year and a half)

I perform at charity events for The Peapod Project - an organization at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago that is dedicated to supporting families who have tragically lost their children.

Server and Performer on selected nights for Tapeo Tapas Bar and Restaurant

April 2011 to Present (over 2 years)

I sing latin jazz here, accompanying myself with guitar and inviting guest percussionists from Berklee.

performer/teacher for Self

January 2008 to Present (over 5 years)

I perform at Weddings and Funerals. I also teach guitar privately.

Education

in at Berklee College of Music

2010 to Present (Expected completion 2014)

in at San Francisco City College

2008 to 2010 (2 years)