New York-bound Surrey 'wonder boy' Cepeda trains in Oakridge

New York-bound Surrey 'wonder 
boy' Cepeda trains in Oakridge


By Alex P. Vidal 


VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Under strict supervision of some of British Columbia's cracked and top-notch music mentors, Surrey son Nhemy JJR Cepeda has been revving up for a Celebrity Benefit Performance at the Times Square in New York City on April 23.
Twelve-year-old Cepeda's singing prowess is being fine-tuned at the prestigious O Music Studios in Oakridge led by highly regarded music director Jeannie Lee.
In several weeks that he has been undergoing voice lessons in the music institution, Cepeda has learned how to emcee and handle musical instruments, among other skills related to entertainment.
"JJ's teachers, all experts in their respective fields, are seeing to it that no stone will be left unturned in their efforts to hone his skills as well as the skills of other students performing with him," reported the boy's father, Nemecio Sr.


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Cepeda will perform together with other selected O Music Studios students, it was learned.
The New York performance is reportedly connected to Jane Elissa's campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Man and Woman of the Year Event (MWOY) with the New York City Chapter. 
O Music Studios, which teaches classical and jazz for young aspiring musicians, believes in balancing the traditional with the modern innovative techniques of learning. 
Through inspiration, innovation and imagination we strive to bring out the excellence and musical abilities of each child. Our music school offers many diverse programs, ranging from traditional classical piano lessons to informal group classes," O Music Studios' website said. 


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"We see daily strides in our students self-confidence and academic achievement, whether their best is performing in Carnegie Hall or playing for their families and peers. Music is a gift we give to our children."
The music school offers classical piano music studies, music history and theory, composition classes, Canadian and international music preparation classes, conservatory Canada prep classes, and group and private music programs.