Isabella Mendes

Songs from my Childhood is a very special project to me. Growing up in Brazil, music was very much part of my life. I studied at a prestigious school, Magda Tagliaferro Conservatory, and took private composition lessons with distinguished Brazilian composer and maestro, Dyonisio Moreno. I loved spending hours and hours at the piano creating music and studying. I recorded these songs in cassette tapes, so that I wouldn't forget them. And now, 20 years later, I am creating two books and audios of these compositions. There are 20 songs all together from that time, and I have divided them into two books: Songs from My Childhood Volumes I and II. As studio owner and teaching artist, I teach composition and I hope that this book inspires my students to keep composing. The beautiful illustrations are by Olga Karpova. Volume one has been self-published through KDP Amazon and I hope to publish Volume II soon in addition to a digital album. For now, the songs are being uploaded on YouTube and you can listen to them here.  It has been really inspiring creating this project and I truly hope you enjoy it. 

With Love,

Isabella