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Griffin Tucker, Musician, Vocalist, Actor, Performer

Music is my Life! Griffin Tucker

Griffin Tucker Profile
Griffin Tucker

Surfing YouTube is a favorite pastime for me and I’m always excited when I stumble upon a new talent that causes me to take a Double Take.  In the case of Griffin Tucker, it was a full hour of watching all his YouTube videos and searching to find out more about him; and when I did, I just had to share his story with the world!  I was happy when I quickly heard from Griffin’s mom and even more delighted when she agreed to share his story with me.

Griffin Tucker w/Guitar

 

Griffin Tucker is an 11-year-old emerging artist who eats, sleeps and breathes music. His mother tells me that Griffin’s love for music began at a very young age.  In fact, Griffin says that he remembers loving his still favorite band, The Beatles, when he was just 3 years old!

At age six, he taught himself to play drums by watching his Beatles DVDs and closely studying Ringo Starr.  At age eight, he took a few months of piano lessons and soon mastered that. This led to a new love, the guitar, which was followed by the bass guitar, and of course, singing.  Griffin not only can sing but exhibits a three-octave vocal range with perfect pitch.

His talents are brilliantly demonstrated in his music video, a cover from his favorite band, The Beatles.

Griffin Tucker "Help" Griffin, The One-Man Band Performing “Help”

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Nic Neufeld Saskatchewan’s Shining Star

 

“When attending Church even as a toddler, Nic would stand in the aisle clapping and singing along. He always amazed me being right on pitch and perfectly on beat.”                 Mrs.  Carmella Neufeld

Nic Neufeld

 

Nic Neufeld Performs
Nic Neufeld Performs

Rivenmaster’s Place is always happy to find new young artists to introduce to our readers. I think one of the greatest joys of working this site is being able to follow some of these youngsters from the very beginning of their musical journey, and watching their progress along the way!  While some take off like rockets other just slowly plug along gaining invaluable experience, honing their musical prowess as they go! 

Eleven year old Nic Neufeld lives in the very small town of Dodsland , Saskatchewan. By small town, I mean a population of 200 people.  But there is nothing small about the talent or the drive that Nic Neufeld demonstrates to succeed as a performing vocal artist.

Nic has been singing since he was able to talk, often performing for family and friends. When younger,  Nic would walk around with his microphone and toy guitars. Even as a baby music was a comfort to Nic.  If he was crying, his parents would turn on music and he would immediately stop.  At 3 years old he would walk around the house singing his favorite Wiggles, or Backyardigans songs.

Nic Neufeld Sings Nic covers Justin Bieber “Love Me”

When YTV began playing Justin Bieber videos, Nic became and instant fan.  Nic’s parents enrolled him in piano lessons but soon found that he just wanted to play, not really enjoying the structure of lessons.  While they encourage him to continue, Nic only wanted to play by ear.  At 6 years old he stopped taking lessons, but continued to sing and just have fun on the piano.

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