Danny Figgins began singing and playing the piano on Bainbridge Island in the early '80's, and he never stopped.
Once in college, he studied jazz piano and voice at Edmonds CC and the UW, while receiving a BA in music.
He has performed worldwide, especially with his vocal group Kickshaw; as an inaugural member, he wrote, arranged, produced and performed with the group - receiving multiple national awards in the late 90's, and sharing stages with names like Huey Lewis, Starship, and Crystal Gayle.
More recently, he has performed regularly as a jazz and soul pianist/vocalist at Seattle lounges such as The Sorrento, Salty's, and Vito's.
Danny was the Regional Director of music and worship for the Seattle Church of Christ from 2008 to 2017 - directing choirs and bands, writing and arranging music, teaching/training residents, and producing large-scale concerts and worship services; in conjunction, his original sheet music and recorded music has been published and distributed worldwide.
In addition to performing and recording, Danny also has a passion for teaching music.
He has taught piano and voice to all ages, privately, in classrooms and workshops. He was the Jazz Choir Instructor at Edmonds College, as well as Choir Director for the Seattle Church of Christ. He has been teaching private piano and voice lessons throughout the Puget Sound region over the last twenty years. Danny received his Masters in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University in 2019, with endorsements in General Elementary Music and Secondary Choral Music. He has been teaching in the Bainbridge Island School District from 2020 to 2022, and will teach music at Montessori Country School starting in Fall, 2022. His huge passion for music making, and his individualized teaching style makes a great impact on his students.
Danny is a loving husband and father of three. His family(and home studio) now resides on Bay Hill Rd on Bainbridge Island, WA. In addition to his music endeavors, Danny has had a career in woodworking as well. You can contact him at (206)353-8785 or songfig@gmail.com
Once in college, he studied jazz piano and voice at Edmonds CC and the UW, while receiving a BA in music.
He has performed worldwide, especially with his vocal group Kickshaw; as an inaugural member, he wrote, arranged, produced and performed with the group - receiving multiple national awards in the late 90's, and sharing stages with names like Huey Lewis, Starship, and Crystal Gayle.
More recently, he has performed regularly as a jazz and soul pianist/vocalist at Seattle lounges such as The Sorrento, Salty's, and Vito's.
Danny was the Regional Director of music and worship for the Seattle Church of Christ from 2008 to 2017 - directing choirs and bands, writing and arranging music, teaching/training residents, and producing large-scale concerts and worship services; in conjunction, his original sheet music and recorded music has been published and distributed worldwide.
In addition to performing and recording, Danny also has a passion for teaching music.
He has taught piano and voice to all ages, privately, in classrooms and workshops. He was the Jazz Choir Instructor at Edmonds College, as well as Choir Director for the Seattle Church of Christ. He has been teaching private piano and voice lessons throughout the Puget Sound region over the last twenty years. Danny received his Masters in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University in 2019, with endorsements in General Elementary Music and Secondary Choral Music. He has been teaching in the Bainbridge Island School District from 2020 to 2022, and will teach music at Montessori Country School starting in Fall, 2022. His huge passion for music making, and his individualized teaching style makes a great impact on his students.
Danny is a loving husband and father of three. His family(and home studio) now resides on Bay Hill Rd on Bainbridge Island, WA. In addition to his music endeavors, Danny has had a career in woodworking as well. You can contact him at (206)353-8785 or songfig@gmail.com