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Updated 10/16/2024

BERTRAND LAURENCE

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Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

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Guitarist/Singer-songwriter, teacher,True Story Teller (English/French). A unique blend ranging from traditional Blues/Swing/Ragtime/Folk to contemporary styles. Bertrand's stories and anecdotes come from his observations and adventures in the USA as a Frenchman, Social worker, Mime, Children's theatre director, and musician. Teaches Guitar & Voice nation-wide on Zoom. Leads workshops and lectures on creativity & performance. Bertrand's body-centered pedagogy in enriched with mindful breath-works, centering meditation, and stress-reduction. Experienced in outdoor festivals (Montreal Jazz, Lafayette International, NYC International Busker's fair. Bertrand has been invited to many New England French Teacher classroom for French Recitals and group songwriting workshops.  A newly designed workshop, “Finding your Voice” coaches introspection ( inner Voice) and expression ( Written and Vocal) to connect & release authentic expression. A life-time investigating the nature of the creative process in various domains: Art ( Ink drawing Photography) Theatre, ( movement theatre, Performance art), Music ( Sound Art, Music Concrète, American Fingerstyle Guitar)  and Teaching ( Music, Guitar, Voice, Meditation) Bertrand inscribes his integrative work as part of the Human Potential movement.

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Find Me

Bertrand Laurence
Job Title: Musician/Teacher/Performer/Storyteller/Video
Phone: 617 447 5575
Address:
119 MAin Street
Houlton, ME 04730

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1999

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1999

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Multi-Disciplinary

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Residency - Other
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Audio or Video Recording
  • Film Showings
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Virtual Events
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Artist Market
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 14

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • General Public
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • English
  • French

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

I travel to the work space.

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Eclipse 2024 special event Committee @ Houlton Chamber of Commerce

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Eclipse 2024 special event Committee @ Houlton Chamber of Commerce

Awards

Awards:

  • Thumbtack Top Pro Music teacher Award 5 years in a row

Education

Education:

  • French Bac, Berklee College of music ( partial) Mass College of Arts, Mirage Mime Theatre(5years)

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University
  • Virtual / Remote

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Music
  • Arts Integration - Health
  • Theater
  • Arts Integration - Physical Education

Certifications and Training:

  • Voice coach

Fee range:

Lesson/Workshop for Voice, Guitar & Music theory: $50 to $125 1hr Solo show $600 + Expenses Duo Show.$1200 + Trio $1500+

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University
  • Virtual / Remote

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Music
  • Arts Integration - Health
  • Theater
  • Arts Integration - Physical Education

Certifications and Training:

  • Voice coach

Fee range:

Lesson/Workshop for Voice, Guitar & Music theory: $50 to $125 1hr Solo show $600 + Expenses Duo Show.$1200 + Trio $1500+

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • A low stool, electricity, water. I can provide my Amplification

Fee Range:

700, 1500

State of Residence:

Maine

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

3