I’m so glad it inspires people to do things.”Įmily is currently studying film scoring and classical piano. " I love these e-mails I got from patients who have cancer, that use my music to relax during chemotherapy treatments. “I love when they get inspired and they start playing piano again or they start playing an instrument," Emily remarks. She says some people describe her music as life changing. Although time is tight, she still enjoys getting together with friends, watching movies and answering fan mail. The youngest of three children, Emily is currently being homeschooled by her mother. Actually, we’re going with Quincy this summer to Switzerland for the Montreux Jazz Festival which is going to be a blast, and (then to) Korea and Japan.”Įmily Bear composed all of the songs on Diversity, including the track “Q” in honor of her mentor Quincy Jones. "I’ve seen China and Italy and France and London and Switzerland and Vienna. This Webby award-winning video collection exists to help teachers, librarians. Her performance was such a hit that Ellen invited her back to the show five more times.Įmily is in constant demand to play at venues around the world and she tries to fulfill as many requests as possible. Next: The Present, Emilys Oz, more pianos, and more classical music. At age six, she was invited to play piano on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” displaying her range with classical, jazz and original music. I learned so much from him,” she says.īorn and raised in Rockford, Illinois, Emily was already singing and playing piano by age two. He’s like a walking encyclopedia of jazz music and history. Working with the legendary producer, Emily says, was one of the biggest thrills of her life. A friend of Quincy’s heard the young pianist play one night and convinced him to meet her. While most kids her age are hanging out at the mall, playing video games, or carpooling with friends for a weekend of movies and soccer games, Emily is preparing for her next television or concert appearance, composing songs, launching a tour or sharing the studio with seasoned musicians.Īmong them - Quincy Jones, who worked with Emily on her new album Diversity.
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