Musician
(Piano)/Vocal Coach/Cardio Kickboxing Instructor
John
currently lives in Orlando, Florida. He is originally from Euclid, Ohio.
Education
& Experience:
John deHaas received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Communications from John Carroll University in Ohio. He has spent the last 15
years working as a performer, writer, director and arranger. His clients include
major theme parks, 2 years of summer stock, 5 cruise ships and numerous
restaurants and lounges as a solo pianist.
Professional
Highlights
Some of John’s key projects have including writing and
directing 2 original musicals entitled ”Just This Once” and “Theme Park
Diva”. He has also written the lyrics for three children’s shows. His
talents have allowed him to work with musicians all over the world. When asked
of his greatest achievements, John lists being featured on a worldwide CD
release for NARADA records: First Light:
Piano Solos and writing, recording and producing three solo projects: Music in an Old House, Crossing the Bridge, and Still.
Personal
Notes:
Mr. deHaas aspires to have his shows produced regionally,
nationally and worldwide! He has been playing the piano since he was 8 years old
and still loves it. He says, “There is not a day that goes by when I am not
grateful and thankful for my musical abilities, and I am very fortunate to be
able to make a living making music.” His hobbies include body building, roller
blading, collecting CD’s (numbering 3000 now) traveling, watching movies,
listening to all kinds of music and riding roller coasters.
No.
Really?
John
has ridden over 250 different roller coasters in the US, Canada, Australia and
Japan. As a big theme park fan, wherever John finds himself, he tries to visit
parks and ride as many coasters as he can.