This week’s Millburn student spotlight is on Karum B.
Karum is an all-star student who takes lessons on both the piano and guitar, plays in a band, and auditions for Broadway and TV outside his classes at So i Heard. We asked him a few questions about himself. See what he said below!
Name: Karum B.
Age: 9.5 years
Teacher: Diego, Matt, Fabian
Where do you go to school?
Allen W Roberts, New Providence
How long have you been at So i Heard?
About 2 years
What lessons do you take? Are you in a band/group lesson?
I take Piano, Guitar and am also in a band/group lesson
How long have you been playing your instrument(s)?
About 2 years
Favorite Music/Song/Genre:
I like Jazz and Pop
What are you working on right now in lessons/band/group lessons?
Piano – I am currently working on a Jazz song called Blue Bossa
Guitar – I am working on the chords and strumming pattern in a song from Jungle Book called – I Wanna Be Like you.
Band – I sometimes play the Piano and sometimes I am the Singer. Currently, I am working on the lead vocals for a song called I’m Yours.
What’s your favorite non-musical activity/what are you working on outside of So i Heard?
I am also into acting and theatre – though, a lot of it includes singing and dancing as well. I currently have an agent in NYC and I go on auditions for Broadway and TV. I am also currently cast as Charlie in a local production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
I am also trying to get into modeling a little bit
I enjoy playing tennis and swimming. I also take tap and contemporary dance classes.
What do you like most about So i Heard?
The teachers and Dakota at the front desk! They are absolutely the best and I like that they allow me to pick songs that I am into and work on them.
Are you interested in having your So i Heard student featured in our studio blog? Talk to Julie or Dakota at the front desk!