Radical Classical is a
classical guitarist/vocalist who keeps the foundation of traditional classical
techniques. The original compositions contain heavy bass lines, speedy leads,
and multi-dimensional melodies accompanied by strong vocals and lyrics. With
the release of three albums entitled "Mosaic Jungle," "String Theory," and the
newest self-titled "Radical Classical," this young lady has been the guest
soloist for The Symphonic Symphony in Paris, France, has performed and
headlined at locations ranging from conservatories and arts theaters, to
conventional mainstream outlets and underground metal festivals both nationally
and internationally.
Radical Classical has been featured on CNN, Headline News, WGN TV (national
syndication), the Speed Channel, PBS, and in various television shows,
independent films, magazines, and radio stations. She has also received awards
and nominations from the Nashville Songwriters Association International for
Best Song in the state of Oklahoma in 2002, The Association of Finger-Style
Guitarists made her the youngest guitarist to receive the award for a Lifetime
Honoree Member/ Performer, Producer's Choice Award for Best Finger Style
Guitarist of the Year at the LA Music Awards 2009, an Honorary Maestra Title
(the most respectable title for a classical performer) was given to her by the
Conservatory of Puebla, Mexico after her performance, and she has been placed
on the Official Ballot for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
(the Grammy Awards) under the categories of "Best Pop Vocal Performance"
(2007&2008), "Best Pop Instrumental Album of the Year"(2007&2008),"Best
New Artist" (2007), “Best Pop Instrumental Performance" (2008), and "Best Album
of the Year" (2008).
Aside from concerts and making appearances as a key note speaker and panelist
for The GRAMMY Museum, schools, the Eva Longoria Foundation, juvenile halls and
“Youth at Risk” programs, Radical Classical has been privileged to perform the
National Anthem across the United States for many special events. This includes
the Padres Baseball Team, the U.S. Olympic Swim Team, the first baseball game
for the Columbine High school after their heartbreaking tragedy, The Blazers
Hockey Team, and the Red Hawks Baseball Team.
Radical Classical is a unique style that is bringing life back into sales of
classical guitars; sharing the gift of their sweet sound to ever-growing
audiences. Along with being involved in several productions of new Radical
Classical guitars to revolutionize the instrument and genre, she also the produces music,
music videos, promotional videos and film documentaries.
Radical Classical is currently a proud artist for Fender Musical Instruments as
well as being an artist for Fender's "Girl Rock Nation" initiative
(www.girlrocknation.com). She is graciously endorsed as well by other world
class companies such as SWR Amps, Sennheiser, La Bella Strings, Fishman
Pick-ups, and Strum-n-Comfort crossover picks.
For up to date news, her “Radical Classical” album was accepted on 88 of the
largest 200 college radio stations in the U.S. within the first week of her
official radio campaign. The same self-titled album is now distributed by Mix N
Burn in selected F.Y.E and Borders bookstores.