I’m Paola A. Pierce Martin, a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and electronic musician based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in 2019 and lead the jazz band and solo electronic act Elan Dare, along with the duo Luck B Electric. I’ve been recording and releasing music since 2017 and continually explore new collaborative projects. I also teach, book gigs, and manage productions and marketing for my music projects. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and I enjoy blending live performance with creative production to craft immersive musical experiences for diverse audiences.

Paola Pierce

I’m Paola A. Pierce Martin, a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and electronic musician based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in 2019 and lead the jazz band and solo electronic act Elan Dare, along with the duo Luck B Electric. I’ve been recording and releasing music since 2017 and continually explore new collaborative projects. I also teach, book gigs, and manage productions and marketing for my music projects. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and I enjoy blending live performance with creative production to craft immersive musical experiences for diverse audiences.

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I’m Paola A. Pierce Martin, a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and electronic musician based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in 2019 and lead the jazz band and solo electronic act Elan Dare, along with the duo Luck B Electric. I’ve been recording and releasing music since 2017 and continually explore new collaborative projects.

I also teach, book gigs, and manage productions and marketing for my music projects. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and I enjoy blending live performance with creative production to craft immersive musical experiences for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Artist (Leader, Composer, Arranger, Producer) at Self-employed; Paola Pierce / Elan Dare / Luck B Electric
October 1, 2013 - Present
Independent artist activity across jazz and electronic music projects. Led recording and production of albums/releases since 2017, including the acts Elan Dare (solo) and Luck B Electric (duo). Responsibilities included composing, arranging, producing, booking gigs, organizing rehearsals, and marketing, with international performances and radio coverage in Colombia and France; managed social media and online blog content for my music projects.
Piano Teacher (Independent Contractor) at Merchiston Castle School
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Independent contractor providing private piano lessons; involved in student progress monitoring and coordination with the school; ongoing engagement through 2025.
Adult Learning Tutor (Piano teacher) at Edinburgh City Council
October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Night school piano instruction for adults with a range of abilities; created curricula for 5-week beginner and continuing courses; supported adult learners in university-style audition preparation and performance contexts.
Substitute / Assistant / Aftercare at Bridges Montessori, Stuart, FL
December 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Childcare and educational support roles including infant care, assisting teachers across year groups, Spanish instruction for elementary students, and pandemic-era lesson delivery using software; contributed to video creation/editorial work (virtual talent show and graduation video).
Volunteer Song Leader & Musician at Mind & Melody, Treasure Coast
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Developed and implemented music session plans for residents at assisted living facilities; performed music selections to stimulate cognitive engagement and activity participation.

Education

B.A. Magna Cum Laude. Jazz Composition and Piano Performance at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2019
HNC (Higher National Certificate) Music Production at Edinburgh College, Edinburgh, Scotland
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Summer course in Electronic Music Production at Catalyst (formerly dBs Berlin), Berlin, Germany
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Qualifications

HNC (Higher National Certificate) Music Production
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Summer course in Electronic Music Production
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization