Neyla Pekarek
Biography
Neyla Pekarek began playing cello at age 9 in her hometown of Aurora, Colorado. She studied Musical Theatre and earned a degree in Music Education at UNC in Greeley, CO. In 2010, she joined the Denver folk-rock group The Lumineers as a cellist and vocalist, and after 8 years, touring and recording with the band, Neyla parted ways and began pursuing her own musical endeavors. In January 2019, she released her debut album, Rattlesnake, on S-Curve records, and was commissioned by the Denver Center for Performing Arts to develop her album into a musical production entitled, Rattlesnake Kate. Neyla is a proud member of Sweet Adelines International and The Barbershop Harmony Society, two organizations that nurture the craft of Barbershop Quartet Singing.
Professional Experience
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- Education
- TV/Film
- Tours
Regions
- Denver/West
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Maestra Expertise
- Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
- Theatrical Composer (Music only)
- Theatrical Lyricist
- Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
- Songwriter
- Singer/Songwriter
- Voice Teacher (Private Studio)
- Voice Teacher (Educational Institution)
Primary Instruments
- Accordion
- Cello
- Voice
Software
- GarageBand
Affiliations
- BMI