Location of Teaching: Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Instruments Taught: Drums, Piano, Voice, Music Theory, and Trumpet.

Times Available: Please contact for available times.

Rates: Please contact for current rates.

Educational Background: Masters Degree in Trumpet and Jazz Study

Experience: Has been a musician since he was a child. Born on December 2,1969, Peppe began his musical career as a drummer, singer, and actor at the age of Five.Peppe performed and toured with his parents, Tina Barone and Gino Morelli, who are still professional singers and actors. The Merolla family performed in theatres and festivals throughout Italy, Canada, and the United States. With his family, Peppe recorded his first albums as a singer and a drummer as well as worked as actors on many television shows.While playing a concert in New York City, Peppe and his family were the opening act for the legendary Frank Sinatra. Mr. Sinatra was so mpressed with Peppe's talent that he nicknamed him "LITTLE JOE. " At the age of 14, ZEUS records signed Peppe to a three-record contract as a singer under the name of "LITTLE JOE." Peppe went on to record two more records with VISCO DISC. Knowing that Peppe had a great talent, his parents enrolled him in the Conservatory of San Pietro A Majella in Naples, where he earned a masters degree in Classical Trumpet. As a trumpet player, he performed for two years on a national television show with the famous Claudio Simonetti Orchestra . After receiving his degree from the conservatory, Peppe decided to pursue his love for the drums. He studied with a nationally-known Italian jazz drummer and percussionist, Walter Scotti, During this time, he began to develop a strong appreciation of jazz and was exposed to all forms of commercial music. Peppe also began developing his natural talent as a singer as well as an actor. Peppe acted in three movies. In the popular movie, Scugnizzi, not only did Peppe play one of the lead characters, but he also sang the movie's soundtrack. The soundtrack became nationally popular; the movie won an Italian Oscar at the International Venice Movie Festival. Singing and playing drums with his family gave him the experience and appreciation for the Italian classics. Peppe is not only at home with singing Italian classics.

Awards: Siena Jazz Festival, National Television Europe for 3 years, Umbria Jazz Festival, NYC Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival.

Additional: As well as an accomplished drummer Peppe Merolla loves to sing. He performs either as a one man band or with his band for all kinds of events including : Italian festivals,private partys, weddings,companies and schools.Peppe Merolla performs an international repertoire ranging from the 50s to today's best hits It include: classical neapolitan songs such as : O sole mio, torna a surriento, santa lucia, maria mari' and other masterpieces. peppe merolla also performes italian music by well known artists and composers such as: Andrea Bocelli , Pino Daniele, Claudio Baglioni, Lucio Dalla, Adriano celentano and many others. His repertoire also include Jazz standards, opera areas, and latin -american favorites.Depending on the event peppe will also include dance and conteporary music from today's artist such as: Carlo Santana, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin ,and many others. check out Peppe Merolla's cd Sogno Italiano (Italian Dream) click on titles to listen the MP3s Con te Partiro Non Dimenticar Volare Nessun Dorma He cumpari To Purchase the cd send $15.00 (us dollars) plus $3.00 for shipping and handling to: Peppe Merolla 4740 Illustrious Street Las Vegas NV 89147 If you or someone you know is getting married peppe merolla can perform at both the wedding ceremony and reception Make your wedding special and unique . for the wedding ceremony's repertoires peppe also includes the ave maria by shubert or the one by gounod. Recently many Brides are choosing Andrea Bocelli's Con te partiro (time to say goodbye) to walk down the aisle. More Info about Peppe Merolla Giuseppe "Peppe" Merolla is a consummate showman. Singer, drummer, pianist, trumpet player, bandleader, actor -- Peppe does it all with seemingly limitless talent and skill. And he should. He was, after all, literally born to the stage. Peppe got his start at age five in Italy, performing and touring internationally with his parents TINA BARONE AND GINO MORELLI, who continue careers as professional singers and actors tod

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Beginning Date:11/15/02