Penelope WilliamsArtist Affiliate: Jazz
Penelope Williams, MM, piano/keyboards/vocals. A longtime resident of Atlanta, her musical residencies have included The Ritz Carlton Atlanta, Omni Hotel, Hotel Nikko, among others. Her love of music keeps her active as an instructor of jazz and performance, at Emory University, Global Village Project, and The Lovett School. Additionally, she is Creative Arts Director with Spiritual Living Center Atlanta, and Founder of Gratitude Jazz Foundation, raising awareness of women jazz musicians, composers, by providing a positive and supportive environment – a haven for artistic growth.
At home in the world of performance, Penelope has studied with the masters, honed her technical abilities through countless hours of dedicated work and developed a strong experience-based, live performance presence. This commitment has led to opportunities for Penelope working as a performer in countless venues across the globe, including Centers For Spiritual Living, The Kennedy Center, and International Assoc. for Jazz Education. At home, performing as a soloist as well as a member of a large ensemble, Penelope delivers her music at the highest standards.
Not all who perform can or want to teach. Penelope has a deep desire to bring out the inner talents of students, young and old. The patience to nurture the natural gifts of others so they emerge and grow comes from the desire to help others develop and grow as artists. For years, she has maintained a studio of students many whom discover the importance of creativity, theory, and repertoire as ingredients for success in academics and the arts. Penelope has developed and led many music and arts programs. She has taken them from infancy and grown them to become top-quality performance organizations bringing joy to performers and audiences alike. Leading a program of diverse individuals passionate about their craft is a challenging and intricate process. Creating an inclusive music and arts program requires the same skills as making any complex, multi-faceted organization thrive. Penelope has a stellar track record of developing and leading high performing music and arts programs many times over.
