RACHEL DELGADO
Consultations/Lessons: General Consultation, Artist Development, Piano/Keyboard lessons, Songwriting, Talent Coaching, Vocal Coaching, Vocal Arranging, Songwriting, Arranging/Instrumentation
Rachel grew up in New Jersey studying piano, orchestra, choir and musical theater. A graduate from the University of the Philippines College of Music, majoring in Music Composition, she has over 25 years of experience in the music industry. In addition to working various administrative and creative jobs in the entertainment industry, Rachel has composed for TV & film in the Philippines and in the US. As a performer, she specializes in pop/rock, jazz, r&b, and Latin music on keys & vocals. She is Founder, Co-Owner & Executive Director of Musicians Peer Support - a group of music industry creatives sharing resources, information & experiences to uplift and empower the indie artist community.
In 2010, Rachel, together with her husband EJ Delgado (Blue Man Group), formed the indie rock band, Earth Rising. All songs are composed, arranged, recorded and produced by both Rachel and EJ and features Rachel on vocals and wurlitzer, with EJ on guitar and bass. Their self-titled debut album includes original songs highlighted by several Blue Man Group drummers. The album is co-produced and mixed by Thaddeus Corea, and mastered by Grammy Award-winning master engineer Dave Cooley of Elysian Masters. Earth Rising's song "All At Once" is featured in the full-length feature film by Deborah Richards "Move Me No Mountain" available to watch for free on Tubi, which was filmed entirely in Las Vegas.
Rachel icurrently performs for shows and venues including the wedding chapels at Mandalay Bay, Aria Resort, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Paris Hotel, Planet Hollywood, the Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas. She is also a licensed marriage officiant in the state of Nevada, serving as minister at wedding venues including the chapels at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
A published writer and author, Rachel’s work can be found in various publications worldwide, including Letters to My Younger Soul: Messages of Healing, Advice and Love from Amazing Women Around the World by Maureen Weekes (2021), Possibilities: Writings from the Dupage Writers Group, Volume 16 (2021), Grace Aspiration Perseverance Transformation: An Anthology of Poetry Compiled by Maureen Weekes, and her upcoming book, Hold the Light: Poems and Illustrations (2024).
EJ DELGADO
Consultations/Lessons: General Consultation, Piano, Vocal Arranging, Songwriting, Arranging/Instrumentation
Lessons in Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) and Electric Bass; Remote session work on guitar or electric bass
EJ Delgado grew up in a family of musicians, and became a professional performer at an early age, signed to Universal Records in his youth, and continued session work & touring playing rock, pop, blues, & jazz. EJ studied guitar at the University of the Philippines, and is winner of the 2001 Spanish Embassy Guitar Competition. He was an active member and performer with the U.P. Rondalla Ensemble, the U.P. Jazz Ensemble, the U.P. Afro-Latin Ensemble, and the Kithara Guitar Quartet.
He has a wide range of recordings, television & radio appearances, and live concerts to his credit, including 8 years Blue Man Group Las Vegas on zither and guitar and Las Vegas-based indie rock band, Earth Rising since 2009. Earth Rising's song "All At Once" is featured in the full-length feature film by Deborah Richards "Move Me No Mountain" available to watch on Amazon, Tubi, and other streaming platforms, which was filmed entirely in Las Vegas. A Composer/Producer and Session Musician specializing in Rock, Jazz, Funk and Indie Folk, EJ is very passionate about his art and loves producing music. His music has been placed in films and documentaries worldwide. EJ’s latest album “New City” is a collection of timeless original jazz compositions out now on most digital streaming platforms.
Skills: Guitar, Bass, Zither, Composition, Arrangement; Proficiency in music performance of multiple genres & styles; DAW & Audio/Sound Production; Private Instruction