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Jade Simmons, Pianist And Motivational Speaker

Houston Matters

How A Quick Breather Between Piano Performances Turned Jade Simmons Into A Motivational Speaker

Abner Fletcher

Posted on March 29, 2018 · Simmons talks about how she merges musical performance with public speaking.

Tags Jade Simmons motivational speaker pianist Piano

Houston Matters

Combining Concert Piano & Motivational Speaking

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 21, 2016 · We meet Jade Simmons, a concert pianist who merges music with speaking at her performances. This piece was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner Fletcher.

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Houston Matters

Combining Concert Piano & Motivational Speaking

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 4, 2016 · We meet Jade Simmons, a concert pianist who merges music with speaking at her performances. This piece was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner Fletcher.

Tags Abner Fletcher Jade Simmons motivational speaker pianist

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Pianist Kenny Broberg Kicks Off Texas Music Festival At His Alma Mater

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Posted on June 7, 2019 · The University of Houston alumnus plays a selection and discusses his budding career.

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