Peruvian music is strengthening its international status with the appearance of new youth figures such as the singer and bassist Pía Ella Odar Ruiz, who represented our country in the last edition of the Latin Grammy (with a scholarship from Berklee University), experiencing professional growth that already inspires thousands of teenagers.
As a student at Berklee College of Music in Boston (Massachusetts – United States), Pía Ella is committed to lifelong learning and personal improvement, taking advantage of every opportunity to expose her natural abilities and explore different facets. His high-level academic training has allowed him to develop an artistic proposal that is attracting the attention of renowned promoters of the music industry.
“I had the privilege of growing up in a family of artists. My parents, dedicated to the world of acting, they taught me that there are no rules for human expression, whether through dance, theater, plastic arts or, in my case, the music. Since I was little I learned that the stage is a sacred place, where everything you imagine and you dream can become reality. I also learned that art unites, heals and embraces you. At the age of 13 I started playing bass, then singing and learn on my own with the guitar and ukulele”points out Pía.
It is important to highlight the discipline and feelings that an artist injects into his projects; without these qualities he would not be able to be resilient and seek success. “I have a real commitment to Peruvian music, I explore various actions to know myself better and shine in the performing arts. We young people have to trust in our abilities, in that unwavering sensitivity, creative power and management capacity that we cultivate internally in adolescence”he adds.
The prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, founded in 1945, is one of the most important private student centers on the planet, recognized for its teaching of jazz and contemporary music in different genres: pop, rock, reggae, hip hop, salsa, heavy metal and bluegrass. His students have won more than 300 Grammy Awards, 120 Latin Grammy Awards and the coveted Oscars, Emmys and Tonys.
“At university we go at a fast pace, there are always pending tasks, projects, presentations and exams. The key is to find a balance to create and compose. My greatest wish is to share our cultural identity inside and outside the country. We have genuine and relevant diversity, authentic content, native instruments and original melodies that Peruvians must know and experience to feel proud of their roots. “The will, the effort and the perseverance will allow Peruvian music to be admired in every corner of the world.”he emphasizes.
The Hispanic American audience maintains that a correct dissemination of the performing arts can make visible social problems that the other side of the planet ignores. “Extreme poverty, racism and discrimination, corruption and indifference are situations that burden different Latin communities. However, art becomes a tool for change and music becomes our voice to transform conflicts into joys and limitations into opportunities.”he points out.
Pía Ella fully trusts in her chances of success, an objective that she enhanced during her stay at the Latin Grammy, an event she attended representing Peru as a scholarship recipient. “It was an enriching experience where I put my achievements into perspective. The challenge involved thousands of eyes watching me, evaluating my performance, seeing if I stood out or made mistakes. The expectation created a lot of pressure and I had to strengthen my character to handle complex situations. I learned that dreams do come true, but you have to build the path with patience; “Better if we do it with accessible bridges for the new generations of Peruvian musicians.”he concludes.
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