Sophisticated, smooth, angelic, classic, chic…no matter what you call her style, those who know Keisha Lanae’ bear witness of her phenomenal talent and versatility, singing mezzo soprano, alto, or contralto. Her early influences include Whitney Houston and Rachelle Ferrell.

As far back as she can remember, music was at the center of Keisha’s life. Though she was only an infant, she remembers being at band rehearsals with her mother who sang lead vocals and her father who played piano and lead guitar. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Keisha began singing, playing piano, song writing, producing music, and studio recording all before she was 10. Her early instruction on the piano came from her father and later through the Center for Creative Studies with Russian pianist, Isabella Vilensky, the late Harold McKinney and Pamela Wise. Keisha also began private voice study with Ronnie Rockman, at the age of 12.

It seems quite natural that Keisha would attend college on a full music scholarship. As a member of her college choirs, Keisha performed in New York, California, Pennsylvania, throughout the state of Alabama, and was a featured soloist with the Tuscaloosa Symphony prior to graduating from Stillman College.

Keisha Lanae’ co-wrote and co-produced “Don’t Rush Me” which debuted in the movie Trois, and has collaborated with great talents including Al McKenzie, Penny Wells, saxophonist Randy Scott, Alvin Waddles, Ron Otis, Testimony Sings, R & B producers Keith “Bubby” Webb, Dwight “Skrappy” Reynolds, jazz trumpeter Rayse Biggs, and jazz violinist Jerald Daemyon, just to name a few. She has provided private voice coaching for the “Detroit Bring It” competition for two years, played Jumesha in the stage play, “A Teenage Trilogy”, a Robert Douglas Production and currently performs with recording artists Al McKenzie, Penny Wells, and Testimony Sings.



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Keisha@herandhermusic.com



Al is an accomplished pianist, music director, composer, arranger, band leader, and educator who has toured throughout the US, England, Germany, Berlin, Paris, Belgium, Canada, South America, Bermuda. Australia, Hong Kong, St. Thomas VI, and Puerto Rico with many recording artists including The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Motown Group, Anita Baker, Velveletts, Jean Carne, The Jones Girls, Norman Connors, Ali Woodson, Martha Reeves, Penny Wells, The Spinners, Mary Wilson, Jennifer Holiday, the late Etta James, Kim Weston, The Shirelles, Freda Payne, and G.C. Cameron to name a few of many.

The native of Detroit began his early music studies at Interlochen National Music Camp and later earned his BA in Jazz Studies at Wayne State University.Al has shared as an educator of music atWashtenaw Community College, In-Accord - Kids & Jazz, Detroit Public Schools Masters Clinic, Olivet College, Vancouver High School-Vancouver BC, and ACT-SO Program NAACP.

Al is the founder/CEO of AMAC Records and IN-Accord; a nonprofit organization for youth music student, and currently sits on the executive board of Detroit Federation of Musicians local 5 and the City of Detroit Entertainment Task Force, selection committee for the Usher Raymond” New Look Camp, program mentor for the Detroit Branch NAACP ACT-SO, Music Director for recording artists Larry Crocket and Penny Wells, and Motown legend Martha Reeves.



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almckenzie@herandhermusic.com

Kristin Gailliard is a gifted vocalist and performer with a passion for music and teaching. A native Detroiter, Kristin began singing at an early age in church and school honing her craft under gospel greats such as Bill Moss Jr. and Dorinda Clark-Cole. Kristin continued her formal education, earning B.A and M.A in Vocal Music Education from Kentucky State University and Bowling Green State University respectively. Her educational experiences afforded her the opportunity to travel across the country to sing and perform such roles as Andrea from the musical Once on this Island and Cherubino from the comic opera Marriage of Figaro.

Kristin currently performs with recording artist Charles Laster Jr. and the Gathering of the Worshipers. She has also worked with other artists such as Bill Moss Jr. and Detroit Voice, Darius Twyman, and Detrick Hadden to name a few. Presently Kristin works as a music educator at a local charter school and serves as featured vocalist at her church.

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Kristin@herandhermusic.com



Jai Fears is a Singer, Dancer, and all around Entertainer from Detroit, MI. She has been specializing in Hip-Hop dancing for over 15 years. She trained at two of the most recognized dance centers in North America; Millennium Dance Complex and The Edge Dance Center both in Southern California. Jai learned her sharp, and precise dance skills from some of dance's top choreographers,  Wade Robson, Dave Scott and Marty Kudelka who are known for choreographing for N'SYNC Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to name a few.  Jai booked one of her first dance jobs at the tender age of 16 dancing for Pop singer Aaron Carter younger brother of Nick Carter from pop super group The Backstreet Boys. Since then Jai has had the privilege of gracing the stage with such artists as Stevie Wonder, India Aire, John Legend, Joss Stone, J Moss, Ray-J Kelis and more recently Aretha Franklin and Charlie Wilson, whom she is currently on tour with and choreographs for.

In 2010, Jai joined the team of Her & Her Music as the Dance Coach. Dance is a must if you plan on making it mainstream in todays music industry. Jai will teach you the basics in Hip-Hop from learning how to demand an audience to learning choreography to your own music or popular artists of today. Whether you're a beginner or a pro she will advance you to the level of superstar status in dance. 

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Jai@herandhermusic.com

Shellie M. Saunders has 14 years of experience as a professional writer and two communications degrees. She has successfully produced public relations documents, technical manuals, organizational newsletters, sponsorship packets and more.

Shellie has freelanced for publications including “Yak’s Corner” (a mini-paper for children that is published by the Detroit Free Press), Contemporary Black Biography and The Michigan Chronicle. Nourishing her love for creative writing, she is preparing to publish her first novel.

In 2004, Shellie began Write Impressions, LLC, a company that is dedicated to providing business professionals with quality writing, editing and proofreading services. Her strategic approach is embedded in her commitment to undertake each project as its own entity with distinct needs. 

Her experience with various writing styles led to a philosophy that she applies to every project:  “Writing is more than the written representation of words; it merges a skill with an art.” Shellie says.

In 2010, she began working with Her & Her Music as the Professional Development coach. Her work with Her & Her Music allows Shellie to combine her passion for writing with her interest in shaping careers. Shellie taps into clients’ distinct needs by crafting personalized biographies and press kits. She also helps clients make a memorable impression through coaching services that build confidence in saying the right thing and doing the right thing at the right time.

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Shellie@herandhermusic.com

Born and raised in Detroit, Darrell has been playing bass guitar for over 20 years. He started out as a drummer playing both in church and the school band. He picked up the bass guitar while still at Northwestern High School with Ernie Rogers. At the age of 16 Darrell became drummer for the "Jimmy Wilkins Orchestra" a local Jazz Big Band comprised of musicians from the Count Basie Orchestra and Motown Records. While attending college Darrell decided to focus solely on bass guitar and began his performance experience while working at "Dummy Georges" Jazz Club with the Teddy Harris Quintet. Soon after, he began touring with Martha Reeves while also touring with The Spinners as their Music Director.

Over the course of his career Darrell "Peanut" Smith has performed, recorded or toured with several well-known artist: The Four Tops, The Temptations, G.C. Cameron, Andy Williams, Natalie Cole, The Supremes, Bob James, Aretha Franklin, Esther Phillips, Marlena Shaw, Etta Jones, Etta James, Ronnie Dyson, Joe Williams, Houston Purser, O.C. Smith, Spanky Wilson, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Dennis Roland, James Cleveland, Thomas Whitfield Company, The Gospel Workshop and host of other well known International Artist.

Currently Darrell "Peanut" Smith can be seen performing with recording artists KEM and Penny Wells, "Motown Legend" Martha Reeves, Pianist "Al McKenzie", and Saxophonist Dave McMurray.

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dsmith@herandhermusic.com

Ron is one of the most established sidemen in contemporary American jazz. The Detroit-based drummer is renowned for his versatility, improvisation and impeccable timing-incorporating syncopated rhythms and funky accenting. Ron released his first solo album, aptly titled Upfront, which focuses the spotlight on his compositional and arrangement skills. He has toured with guitarist Earl Klugh, pianist Bob James, and currently recording artist Kem to name a few of many.



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ron@herandhermusic.com

Kali is an accomplished drummer, keyboardist, composer, and director who has worked nationally and abroad. Kali is now using his God given gifts of music as a keyboardist or drummer for the music ministries of Hope United Methodist Church, Living Waters Seven Day Adventist Church, and Hartford Memorial Baptist Church. He has also played drums and keyboard for Christian Tabernacle Church.

As a drummer, Kali has played with recording artist Penny Wells, the Al McKenzie Trio, Motown recording artist, Suai, and is currently one of two drummers for Motown recording artist, KEM. He is current is also the musical director for the Repertory Theatre of Hope, Inc.

As a composer he wrote nine music compositions on LaToya Turrentine’s debut CD “I Am Favor’s Voice.” Growing up around theatre has allowed him to soak up all aspects of production. In addition to music, Kali also acts and has performed in Robert L. Douglas’ Bandele: Follow Me Home for Spaulding Center for Children, Gettin’ Up Outta Here, I Want My Forty Acres and A Mule! With Interest!, and Bringin’ The Word: The Legacy of Black Preachers In Detroit for the Repertory Theatre of Hope, Inc. a non-profit performing arts organization.



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kali@herandhermusic.com

Rayse is a trumpeter, composer and arranger, producer, sound engineer, and recording artist. His style is pure jazz, smooth jazz, rhythm and blues, and bosanova. Under the tut ledge of Marcus Belgrave, Herbie Williams, and Freddie Hubbard, this Detroit native honed his skill and learned to dazzle the crowd. Combining his passion for music and mentoring youth he designed various music arts programs taking him as far as Senegal Africa. Rayse has also shared his youth music programs with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Plymouth Educational Center, and throughout Metro Detroit.

Throughout his career, Rayse has performed internationally and can be heard on the recordings of Kem, the Dramatics, Kidd Rock, Althea Rene, Alexander Zonjic, Fred Hammond, Bob Dylan, and many more. He is currently touring with Motown recording artist Kem.



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rayse@herandhermusic.com

Al Armstrong , a native of Detroit, has been teaching trumpet and piano for over 10 years. His professional experience has allowed him to perform with Martha Reeves, Gladys Knight, Marlena Shawn, The Temptations, The Contours, and The Spinners to name a few. When he is not teaching, Al is performing Big Band with the Al Armstrong Quintet, Ben’s Friends, and T-n-T.



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armstrong@herandhermusic.com