Meet The Band

Vocals

I started performing on stage in musicals at the age of 7. I became serious about a future in music and began singing classical music and opera at the age 14. I went on to study music in college and received a Bachelor’s of Music at Grand Valley State University. It was during this time that I joined my first cover band Group Therapy out of Grand Rapids, MI. I moved to Indiana in 2010 to pursue my Master of Arts degree at Ball State University (graduated in 2012 - performed lead roles in several Ball State opera productions and auditioned for opera companies in New York and Chicago). I took a long break from singing and performing to start a family and was a country line dance instructor on the side for over 4 years. I was a finalist in the local “Can You Rock?” competition in 2014 and always knew I wanted to someday be involved in the Indy music scene. I couldn’t be happier to have found a place with Aela. This is my first time being the lead singer of a band and I am grateful for the opportunity to make music and entertain people once again!

Bass Guitar

Meet our Bass Man, Mr Jeff Frizzi. Jeff Frizzi has been playing music for over 45 years. With a degree in music education and principal study in double bass, he has been teaching orchestra for over 30 years. In addition to studying music education, Frizzi has also studied music theory and composition. He has over 20 orchestral compositions in publication and many of his pieces have been performed internationally. His compositions “Elegy for Remembrance” won the National Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest in 2003. Jeff has also been named the INASTA Middle School Orchestra Director of the Year. As a bass player, Jeff began playing gigs while in high school. He has worked as a freelance musician in the Indianapolis area for about 25 years playing various genres including jazz, orchestral, rock, pop, funk, grunge, metal, country and worship music. He has had the pleasure of performing with many fantastic musicians such as Bruce Bouillet of Racer X fame. Frizzi has performed with the 1950’s group Little Anthony and the Imperials as well. He has also played in many pit orchestras including a year run of an off-Broadway Musical. Next time you see him say hi!