Desi Nelson Jr, Founder of Desi's Music Extravaganzas
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Desi's mission is to send the joy of home organ music for all to enjoy and perform. The Music Extravaganza was started in 1998. The Music Extravaganza event was held every year except 2020 & 2021 due to Covid-19 but we plan to explore having a Music Extravaganza in 2022.
John Kereki
John is one of our master teachers on the workings of all models of the Roland Ateliers. John has been the owner of Home Organ Adventure since 1997.
Go to the link below to hear John perform.
ROSEMARY BAILEY
Rosemary Bailey is known around the world as one the of finest organists on Pipe, Theater and Drawbars organs. She is a consultant to Desi Nelson Jr. and the Music Extravaganza.
Click on the link below to hear Rosemary perform
Doug Bielanski
Doug Bielanski
"Not Your Granddaddy’s Organ" is the mantra that Doug Bielanski lives by when referencing the king of all instruments, the Roland Atelier. Determined to break the stereotypes of what an organ should sound like, Doug pushes musical boundaries and delights and surprises his audiences with unique stylings and sounds never expected from the organ. Prepare to dance in your seat with latin favorites, toe-tap along with standards and swing tunes, and be mind blown with unexpected, ultra-modern contemporary arrangements.
Ryoki yamaguchi
World renowned artist, Ryoki Yamaguchi, is one of the finest artists on the Atelier.
Go to the link below to hear Ryoki perform.
Stan Koyama
Stan is not only an amazing Atelier artist but also a master teacher to many students around the country.
Stan is not only an amazing Atelier artist but also a master teacher to many students around the country.
Stan is not only an amazing Atelier artist but also a master teacher to many students around the country.
Stan is not only an amazing Atelier artist but also a master teacher to many students around the country.
Stan is not only an amazing Atelier artist but also a master teacher to many students around the country.
Go to the link below to hear Stan perform.
Anthony Cozzolino
Anthony Cozzolino is a key player in teaching the ins and outs of the Ateliers. His workshops are educational and enjoyable.
Go to the link below to hear Anthony perform.
Friends Playing For Friends
Friends Playing For Friends was started in the early 1990's when Organ Clubs would perform at Desi's Studios. We were looking for a name other than "Organ Clubs.' John Kereki came up with the name "Friends Playing For Friends." Friends Playing For Friends is one of the most favorite events at Desi's Music Extravaganza. We will be highlighting one of the performers from Friends each week for you to enjoy.
This week we will be highlighting Cathy Smith performing at Desi's Music Extravaganza 2019. Enjoy her performance in the Viedo below.
Roland Atelier ORGANS
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Music teachers that are available to you
Rosemary Bailey
Rosemary's unique arrangements involve the marriage of her classical and popular music background. Rosemary has developed a following of musical devotees wherever she performs.. Contact her at: Rosemarybi58@gmail.com
Cindy Soriano
Cindy, a retired school teacher was approached by a friend who worked for Roland/Rogers asked her to become a Club Roland teacher. She loves playing Jazz, Latin, Big Band, Classics . Cindy has classes in the San Diego, California area. Contact her at: Cindy4rmusic@yahoo.com
John Kereki
For students looking for easy to advance playing John has arrangements featuring styles from Latin to Big Band. John is an expert on the workings of all Ateliers models. Roland consulted John in the designing of some Atelier models.
Contact John at ninelivesx7@aol.com