Connie Hong is a software developer, vocalist, songwriter, teacher, and an overall creative person. She is the lead singer and songwriter for Ivory Circle and Fair Elle, and vocal teacher/ coach in Denver, Colorado.
As a songwriter, Connie has been co-writer for the band Ivory Circle since 2013, which has garnered local and national recognition with placements on CW (Charmed), VH1 (Couples Therapy) and Showtime (The Affair promotional spot), radio airplay (including OpenAir CPR, KBCO and KTCL in the Denver-metro area), and press in several publications for her dynamic vocal abilities and heartfelt songs. Notably, she was featured in NPR’s All Songs Considered blog for Ivory Circle’s entry in the Tiny Desk Contest for 2018. Some of her writing and vocal collaborations include Holly Lovell, Aaron Wagner, Kathleen Brady (Warner Records), and Aaron Marsh (Copeland, Colombia Records). She is a member of SESAC.
As a voice teacher, Connie has taught private lessons, choirs, vocal ensembles, and other small vocal groups for over 10 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with an emphasis in voice for K-12 from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as extensive performing experience in Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre (Broadway) and contemporary technique. A lifelong learner and student of music, she has studied voice with Diane Bolden-Taylor, Greg Jasperse, Julie Williams, Peter Eldridge (New York Voices), Dana Landry, Jerry VanderDoes, Celeste Delgado, Britt Quintin, and many others. For more information on taking lessons with Connie, go HERE.