Amy Steinberg
Encyclopedia
Amy Steinberg is an American singer, songwriter
, musician
, and actress. She is an independent artist and has produced 9 records with producer, Justin Beckler. Best known for her live performances, she blends together a mixture of music
, comedy
, and poetry
. In recent years, she has been studying Science of Mind and musically directing at Spiritual Centers, writing songs for the Inspire Choir (Boca Raton, Florida) and the One Love Choir (Charlotte, North Carolina) which has brought marked spirituality
into her work.
, where in her teens, attended Booker High School for the Performing Arts. Classically trained on the piano
from age 4, she studied at Boston Conservatory, American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City
and has a degree in theater from Marymount Manhattan College
.
, Oh My God Don't Stop went on for successful runs in Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida. It ran for three months at the Cuillo Centre for the Arts in 2008 to rave reviews. She won the Touring Act of the Year award from Songwriter Showcases of America in 2006, and Best Solo Performer from the Orlando Music Awards in 2000. She regularly tours the United States, performing in music festivals, Spiritual Centers, coffeehouses, and unschooling
conferences. She is currently preparing for the release of a new record, Love Divine produced by Justin Beckler.
Her influences and inspirations are Bette Midler
, Ani Difranco
, Christy Snow, and George Carlin
. Her shows are a mix of comedy, music, theater, and spirituality.
with her fiance, Brad Townsend, their two cats, Ico and Doodie-Dot, and their bunny, Phillipe Phinneas Dennis Hopper.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and actress. She is an independent artist and has produced 9 records with producer, Justin Beckler. Best known for her live performances, she blends together a mixture of music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
, and poetry
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
. In recent years, she has been studying Science of Mind and musically directing at Spiritual Centers, writing songs for the Inspire Choir (Boca Raton, Florida) and the One Love Choir (Charlotte, North Carolina) which has brought marked spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
into her work.
Early life
Amy was born in Boston, MA. At age 8 her family moved to Sarasota, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, where in her teens, attended Booker High School for the Performing Arts. Classically trained on the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
from age 4, she studied at Boston Conservatory, American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and has a degree in theater from Marymount Manhattan College
Marymount Manhattan College
Marymount Manhattan College is an urban, coeducational, independent, private, liberal arts college located in Manhattan, New York City, New York with a focus in performing arts. The mission of the College is to educate a socially and economically diverse student body by fostering intellectual...
.
Music and Theater
Steinberg began singing original music in college and released her first record with the Amy Steinberg Band in 1999. She has since released nine albums independently, and written and performed four one-woman shows: Me, Me, Me, Me, Oh My God Don't Stop, Ever Expanding, and The Divine Miss Aim. After selling out and winning Patron's Pick at the 2005 Orlando International Fringe Theater FestivalOrlando International Fringe Theater Festival
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is a 13 day annual arts festival held during the month of May in Orlando, Florida. The festival includes theater, music, dance, and art. It was the first American Fringe Festival and has now grown to be one of the largest in the United States...
, Oh My God Don't Stop went on for successful runs in Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida. It ran for three months at the Cuillo Centre for the Arts in 2008 to rave reviews. She won the Touring Act of the Year award from Songwriter Showcases of America in 2006, and Best Solo Performer from the Orlando Music Awards in 2000. She regularly tours the United States, performing in music festivals, Spiritual Centers, coffeehouses, and unschooling
Unschooling
Unschooling is a range of educational philosophies and practices centered on allowing children to learn through their natural life experiences, including play, game play, household responsibilities, work experience, and social interaction, rather than through a more traditional school curriculum....
conferences. She is currently preparing for the release of a new record, Love Divine produced by Justin Beckler.
Her influences and inspirations are Bette Midler
Bette Midler
Bette Midler is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys...
, Ani Difranco
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, guitarist, poet, and songwriter. She has released more than 20 albums, and is widely considered a feminist icon.-Biography:...
, Christy Snow, and George Carlin
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums....
. Her shows are a mix of comedy, music, theater, and spirituality.
Art and Other Expressions
In 2001 Steinberg began turning her 'doodles' into multi-media pieces of fine art. Her work is mostly bright acrylic pieces with words inside the images (pictures below).Personal life
She directs the One Love Choir at the Spiritual Living Center in Charlotte, NC. She currently lives in Matthews, North CarolinaMatthews, North Carolina
Matthews is a large suburban town of Charlotte located in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The population was 27,198 according to the 2010 Census.- Geography :Matthews is located at ....
with her fiance, Brad Townsend, their two cats, Ico and Doodie-Dot, and their bunny, Phillipe Phinneas Dennis Hopper.
Discography
- Fall Down to Fly
- Must Be the Moon
- Raw Material from the Ethereal
- Empathic at the Attic: LIVE!
- Clown Princess
- Sex with Amy
- 360 Hybiscus
- Sky High