Rich Cooley
Singer, songwriter
As an artist, my style is heartfelt and real, inspired by the beauty and serenity that living in the Finger Lakes offers. I write and co-write songs about life, family, love, the good times, the bad times, the people and places of the surrounding hills and lakes, all uniquely presented with guitar. Often you will hear the magic of the flute, violin, or other instruments and vocalists, all orchestrated as if mother nature herself was arranging and conducting the ensemble. Playing places such as cafes, concerts, weddings, and other venues including many community, school, and church events and services.
Recordings
Duke & Dan, Naples, Sweet Denver Dream, You Are Everything To Me, The Bridges That I Cross, Ferris Wheel Goes Round, Hard Times Cafe, Don't Know Where I’m Going, Treading Blue Waters, Dreaming, Sometimes, I will, Time Flies By Like A Jet Plane, Merry Miss You Christmas, Smalltown Christmas, (Sweet Denver Dream - Digitally re-mixed.), Video - Isn't It Nice That God Made The Sunshine, This Summer, In The Shade Of The Morning Glories.
Music Education, Instruction, & Seminars
University of New York College At Geneseo (BA) Majoring in Music History & Theory
Finger Lakes Community College (AA) Majoring in Music & Audio Recording
Canandaigua Academy
Vocal Lessons ( Catharine Kamm )
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
American Society Of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
Performance Experience
Canandaigua Academy Folk Group
Weslyan Choir of the First United Methodist Church
Finger Lakes Chorale
Geneseo Chamber Singers
Solo guitar and vocal performances, accompaniments, and professional studio recording