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Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You" by Clara Oman dearclara 288 views http://www.claraoman.com Clara Oman performs an incredible version of Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You" at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, TN. http://www.facebook.co...
Song for ruthie dearclara 32 views Live at The listening Room Cafe
Percy the Priest dearclara 16 views Live at the listening room in Nashville
Well I was going to lay out but... dearclara 10 views ;)
The Ukulele Love Song dearclara 102 views Clara Oman playing an original called "The Ukulele Love Song" at CS Commons Coffee Shop Nov. 12th 2010. For more from Clara visit: www.claraoman.com
I'm Travelin' with You dearclara 13 views Clara's original song I'm "Travelin' with You" LIVE at CS Commons Coffee Shop Nov. 12, 2010. For more from Clara visit www.claraoman.com
God Only Knows dearclara 35 views Clara Oman singing her arrangement of Brian Wilson's "God Only Knows" For more from Clara go to: www.claraoman.com
Robinhood and Little John dearclara 67 views Clara Oman LIVE at CS Commons Coffee Shop
workingontherailroad dearclara 20 views
Hello My Baby dearclara 46 views "Hello my Baby" LIVE by Clara Oman at CS Commons. For more of Clara's music check out www.claraoman.com

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A Little Bio of a Songbird called CLARA:

CLARA is an independent, self produced, singer/songwriter/pianist based out of Nashville, TN. She writes & records all of her innovative and melodic music from her 'pink' home studio (playing nearly every instrument you hear on the recordings as well.) "I was kind of a weird little girl who marveled at arranging hymns, Liberace songs, Disney and Musical Soundtracks, as well as the beloved classical pieces. I had never even heard of Madonna... and this was the late 80's/early 90's!"

But Clara soaked up everything she heard and immediately began arranging her own medley's for church services where she played all though her childhood and teen years.

"After high school I pursued the musical theatre scene for a few years but I missed my piano and I kept wanting to orchestrate the arrangements myself. So I moved to Nashville to pursue the singer/songwriter scene and found my niche... well... sort of."

She quickly learned the terms "hit song" and "hook" as she absorbed knowledge from the Nashville's songwriter's community. She also learned bass guitar, drum programming and Pro Tools. Armed with the "do it yourself" mentality she began writing and recording her 1st album 'From Now On' which caught the attention of Grammy Award Winning Artist (and #1 Songwriter) Billy Dean. "Billy became my manager/mentor and helped me land a deal out of the UK to release the album. I learned the ropes of studio production from him, which has simply been invaluable. I loved London and the way they said my name over there. Everything sounds classy with an English accent you know?"

But after returning to the US, Clara's voice became worn down and she lost the ability to sing for nearly 4 months.

" I was so discouraged and had to seek professional help from the Vanderbilt Voice Center. Once I re-trained to sing correctly and restored my voice, I knew my style needed to change to preserve it for a lifelong career. "

"The "Coloring a Rhapsody EP was my process of finding the freedom to take risks with my creativity. I never let myself worry about radio, TV or anyone's expectations. I literally ended up reinventing my sound as I worked to compose unique, melodic pop songs with the musical theatre/Cole Porter style I grew up with.
The audience response has been incredible and Im having more fun on stage and in the studio than ever!"

"My "Song for Ruthie" (from the "Coloring a Rhapsody EP") took 3rd prize in the NY Songwriter's Circle contest this last Nov. '09. I'm so delighted that people are taking notice of these compositions. I had no idea what to expect with it being so different. But I suppose whilst being true to myself, giving into my quirks and oddities as well as playing the nose trumpet on stage, someone's gonna be entertained right?"

Of course right! :)

"CLARA is a Fillet Mignon in a world of Quarter pounders. Her personality is at once enigmatic and inviting. Her lyrics borderline on Broadway, but somehow remain grounded in pop sensibilities. Her melodies are soaring and rhapsodic. She's a sponge, absorbing the best of the best music, and making it her own. I love her. She inspires me."
~ MICHAEL SHERWOOD

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Ft. Collins, CO

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