MEET MADELAINE (MADDY) GERMAN
Professional Musician, Coach and Content Creator in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Madelaine is a born musician. Raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the daughter of a professional music teacher and church musician, Maddy was playing piano, singing and performing on stage as soon as she was old enough to do so. She has performed in venues from NYC’s Carnegie Hall to the White House in Washington, D.C. as well as locations across Europe.
Maddy earned a BA in Music from James Madison University, after which she worked as an intern under film composer Hans Zimmer in Santa Monica, CA.
She settled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She has since received numerous professional awards, residencies and recognition, including the statewide honor of being awarded the Wyoming Arts Council’s 2014 Performing Artist Fellowship Grant.
In 2013 she opened Maddy's Music Studio, where she teaches 'Maddy's Music Method,' an original pedagogical system built on the axiom that musicianship is as much a tool for developing consciousness as it is a timeless art in self-expression.
Alongside her composition talents, Maddy regularly performs musical genres ranging from traditional religious to modern jazz. She is a prolific content creator; likewise working as singer-songwriter, podcast host, video and music producer.
Madelaine's passion is to help people resonate at their highest potential. Her newest venture is "The Power of Vocal Branding" --- a training series marrying her passion for business with creative education. The course is designed for business people looking to improve vocal performance skills --- however, by distinctively blending elements of Professional Vocal Coaching with elements of Personal Branding, Universal 'Brand Archetypes' and the art of Creative Storytelling and Stage Performance, Maddy offers much more than Vocal Coaching --- she is spreading the light of human consciousness through the art of creative expression as far as she can reach.
Maddy earned a BA in Music from James Madison University, after which she worked as an intern under film composer Hans Zimmer in Santa Monica, CA.
She settled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She has since received numerous professional awards, residencies and recognition, including the statewide honor of being awarded the Wyoming Arts Council’s 2014 Performing Artist Fellowship Grant.
In 2013 she opened Maddy's Music Studio, where she teaches 'Maddy's Music Method,' an original pedagogical system built on the axiom that musicianship is as much a tool for developing consciousness as it is a timeless art in self-expression.
Alongside her composition talents, Maddy regularly performs musical genres ranging from traditional religious to modern jazz. She is a prolific content creator; likewise working as singer-songwriter, podcast host, video and music producer.
Madelaine's passion is to help people resonate at their highest potential. Her newest venture is "The Power of Vocal Branding" --- a training series marrying her passion for business with creative education. The course is designed for business people looking to improve vocal performance skills --- however, by distinctively blending elements of Professional Vocal Coaching with elements of Personal Branding, Universal 'Brand Archetypes' and the art of Creative Storytelling and Stage Performance, Maddy offers much more than Vocal Coaching --- she is spreading the light of human consciousness through the art of creative expression as far as she can reach.
MADDY'S MUSIC, LLC
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Lisa daCosta CFA
Business and Operations
Patti Stancarone
Financial
Julie Dery
Graphic Design & Marketing
Jesse Ryan
Digital Content Design & Marketing
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Lisa daCosta CFA
Business and Operations
Patti Stancarone
Financial
Julie Dery
Graphic Design & Marketing
Jesse Ryan
Digital Content Design & Marketing
EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Music, Music Industry Concentration, James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA
INTERNSHIPS
2008 Film Scoring Internship, Remote Control Productions. Santa Monica, CA.
CONTINUED EDUCATION [MUSIC]
2018 Hans Zimmer Teachers Film Scoring. Masterclass.com
2017 Intro to Synthesizer Programming, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2017 Technology of Music Production, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2017 Art of Music Production, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2015 Professional Development Workshop, Creative Capital. Jackson, WY
CONTINUED EDUCATION [BUSINESS]
2018 MBA in One Course, Chris Haroun. Udemy
2018 The Complete Digital Marketing Course, Rob Percival. Udemy
2017 Music Business Foundations, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2017 Understanding the Music Business, Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt Online
EMPLOYMENT
2011 Maddy’s Music, LLC. Freelance Professional Musician, Film Composer, and Singer/Songwriter. Jackson, WY
2013 Maddy’s Music Studio. Private Music School teaching custom ‘Maddy’s Music Method’ curriculum. In-person and online lesson packages in piano, voice, ukulele, guitar, voice, music composition and theory. Jackson, WY
▹ Founder & Owner/Operator
▹ Primary Music Instructor
▹ Workbook Author & Music Curriculum Creator, ‘Maddy’s Music Method’
▹ Online Course Content Creator
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
2016 Leadership Jackson Hole Graduate. Nine-month, statewide leadership development & training program. Jackson, WY
2014 Womentoring Mentee. Nine-month women’s Mentoring & Leadership Development Program by Womentum. Jackson, WY
MUSICAL PROJECTS
▹ Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole (2017-Present): Principle pianist. From traditional to modern Christian Contemporary. Jackson, WY
▹ Maddy and the Groove Spots (2013-17): Songwriter, bandleader, lead
vocalist & keyboardist. “Music for the Modern Frontier”. Jackson, WY
▹ Whiskey Mornin' (2013-16): Commercial wedding band. Keys, vocals. Jackson, WY
▹ Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons (2014): Funk music. Vocals. Jackson, WY
▹ Canyon Kids (2015): Original Indie Rock. Organist, Keyboardist. Jackson, WY
ORIGINAL ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS
2017 ‘BABY ASK’ --- a MUSIC VIDEO from WYOMING. Jackson, WY
▹ Producer, Writer, Co-Director, Featured Talent.
▹ Kickstarter.com Crowdfunding Campaign Designer & Administrator.
2017 I Can Ski Forever 3: the Musical, Actress, Musician. Jackson, WY
2015 I 2 Can Ski Forever, Actress, Musician. Jackson, WY
COMPOSER COMMISSIONS
2017 Hearts Of Glass, Vertical Harvest, JenTen Productions. Jackson, WY
2016 Promotional Ski Edit, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Jackson, WY
2016 Commercial Film Score, Day's Edge Productions. San Diego, CA
2015 Time-lapse Film Score, Apres Visuals Productions. Jackson, WY
2015 Dance Film Score, “Ignis Anima,” Kayla Arend, Dancer's Workshop. Jackson, WY
2015 Dance Film Score, “Housewarming,” Hole Dance Films. Jackson, WY
2014 Film Score, “Far From Home,” Chair 83 Productions. Jackson, WY
2014 Theatre Stage Score, “Mercy,” Off Square Theatre Company. Jackson, WY
2014 Film Score, “Teton Picnic,” KGB Productions. Jackson, WY
2013 Film Score, “One Day In Jackson Hole,” Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2014 Winter Artist Residency, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts. Saratoga, WY
FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS & SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING
2019 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY
2017 Kickstarter.com DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO campaign (raised $10,125 of $9,374 goal). International
2017 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY
2015 Artist-in-Residence Grant, Center of Wonder. Jackson, WY
2014 Performing Musical Artist Fellowship, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY.
2013 Kickstarter.com DEBUT MUSICAL EP campaign (raised $3,705 of $3,650 goal). International
2013 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIUMS
2015 Judge & Featured Panelist (Film Composer), Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Jackson, WY
2014 Judge (Film Composer), International Science Media & Awards Summit. Boston, MA
2013 Judge (Film Score), Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Jackson, WY
VOLUNTEER
2016 Musical Performer, St. John's Hospital Living Center. Jackson, WY
2015 Songwriter Workshop Leader, C-V Ranch. Jackson, WY
2014 Musical Performer and Educator, Music Arts School. Phnom Penh, Cambodia
PUBLIC SPEAKING
2017 Leadercast Jackson Hole. Jackson, WY
2016 "The Science of Music," Jackson Hole Wild. Jackson, WY
2016 "Creative Leadership," Wild Tiger. USA, India
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
▹ Mindfulness, Meditation & Physics
▹ Endurance Mountain Trail Running & Racing
▹ Horseback Riding (Dressage & Trail Racing)
▹ Alpine Skiing
▹ ‘Megaformer’ Pilates Fitness (Currently an Instruction In-Training)
▹ International Travel
2008 Bachelor of Music, Music Industry Concentration, James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA
INTERNSHIPS
2008 Film Scoring Internship, Remote Control Productions. Santa Monica, CA.
CONTINUED EDUCATION [MUSIC]
2018 Hans Zimmer Teachers Film Scoring. Masterclass.com
2017 Intro to Synthesizer Programming, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2017 Technology of Music Production, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2017 Art of Music Production, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2015 Professional Development Workshop, Creative Capital. Jackson, WY
CONTINUED EDUCATION [BUSINESS]
2018 MBA in One Course, Chris Haroun. Udemy
2018 The Complete Digital Marketing Course, Rob Percival. Udemy
2017 Music Business Foundations, Berklee College of Music. Berklee Online
2017 Understanding the Music Business, Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt Online
EMPLOYMENT
2011 Maddy’s Music, LLC. Freelance Professional Musician, Film Composer, and Singer/Songwriter. Jackson, WY
2013 Maddy’s Music Studio. Private Music School teaching custom ‘Maddy’s Music Method’ curriculum. In-person and online lesson packages in piano, voice, ukulele, guitar, voice, music composition and theory. Jackson, WY
▹ Founder & Owner/Operator
▹ Primary Music Instructor
▹ Workbook Author & Music Curriculum Creator, ‘Maddy’s Music Method’
▹ Online Course Content Creator
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
2016 Leadership Jackson Hole Graduate. Nine-month, statewide leadership development & training program. Jackson, WY
2014 Womentoring Mentee. Nine-month women’s Mentoring & Leadership Development Program by Womentum. Jackson, WY
MUSICAL PROJECTS
▹ Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole (2017-Present): Principle pianist. From traditional to modern Christian Contemporary. Jackson, WY
▹ Maddy and the Groove Spots (2013-17): Songwriter, bandleader, lead
vocalist & keyboardist. “Music for the Modern Frontier”. Jackson, WY
▹ Whiskey Mornin' (2013-16): Commercial wedding band. Keys, vocals. Jackson, WY
▹ Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons (2014): Funk music. Vocals. Jackson, WY
▹ Canyon Kids (2015): Original Indie Rock. Organist, Keyboardist. Jackson, WY
ORIGINAL ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS
2017 ‘BABY ASK’ --- a MUSIC VIDEO from WYOMING. Jackson, WY
▹ Producer, Writer, Co-Director, Featured Talent.
▹ Kickstarter.com Crowdfunding Campaign Designer & Administrator.
2017 I Can Ski Forever 3: the Musical, Actress, Musician. Jackson, WY
2015 I 2 Can Ski Forever, Actress, Musician. Jackson, WY
COMPOSER COMMISSIONS
2017 Hearts Of Glass, Vertical Harvest, JenTen Productions. Jackson, WY
2016 Promotional Ski Edit, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Jackson, WY
2016 Commercial Film Score, Day's Edge Productions. San Diego, CA
2015 Time-lapse Film Score, Apres Visuals Productions. Jackson, WY
2015 Dance Film Score, “Ignis Anima,” Kayla Arend, Dancer's Workshop. Jackson, WY
2015 Dance Film Score, “Housewarming,” Hole Dance Films. Jackson, WY
2014 Film Score, “Far From Home,” Chair 83 Productions. Jackson, WY
2014 Theatre Stage Score, “Mercy,” Off Square Theatre Company. Jackson, WY
2014 Film Score, “Teton Picnic,” KGB Productions. Jackson, WY
2013 Film Score, “One Day In Jackson Hole,” Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2014 Winter Artist Residency, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts. Saratoga, WY
FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS & SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING
2019 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY
2017 Kickstarter.com DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO campaign (raised $10,125 of $9,374 goal). International
2017 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY
2015 Artist-in-Residence Grant, Center of Wonder. Jackson, WY
2014 Performing Musical Artist Fellowship, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY.
2013 Kickstarter.com DEBUT MUSICAL EP campaign (raised $3,705 of $3,650 goal). International
2013 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant, Wyoming Arts Council. Cheyenne, WY
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIUMS
2015 Judge & Featured Panelist (Film Composer), Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Jackson, WY
2014 Judge (Film Composer), International Science Media & Awards Summit. Boston, MA
2013 Judge (Film Score), Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Jackson, WY
VOLUNTEER
2016 Musical Performer, St. John's Hospital Living Center. Jackson, WY
2015 Songwriter Workshop Leader, C-V Ranch. Jackson, WY
2014 Musical Performer and Educator, Music Arts School. Phnom Penh, Cambodia
PUBLIC SPEAKING
2017 Leadercast Jackson Hole. Jackson, WY
2016 "The Science of Music," Jackson Hole Wild. Jackson, WY
2016 "Creative Leadership," Wild Tiger. USA, India
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
▹ Mindfulness, Meditation & Physics
▹ Endurance Mountain Trail Running & Racing
▹ Horseback Riding (Dressage & Trail Racing)
▹ Alpine Skiing
▹ ‘Megaformer’ Pilates Fitness (Currently an Instruction In-Training)
▹ International Travel