In 2008 Varner graduated from NYU s renowned Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music: 9 To be recognized for my talent in a program that only selects 24 students per class, out of thousands, was like, Wow I knew that I had really stepped up to the plate, says Elle Varner. The song, which she played with one string on the guitar, scored the top prize at a local talent show.Įarning a coveted spot in New York University s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music (which only accepts 24 students per year) was further proof that she was headed in the right direction. She attended several music programs including actress Wendy Raquel Robinson s Amazing Grace Conservatory starting at age 11 and Alexander Hamilton High School s Academy of Musics Vocal Jazz Group. Her parents, together with Stan Sheppard, formed the group By All Means which was a minor success.Īt age six she began to play musical instruments, beginning with the flute, and later she moved on to piano and guitar. Jimmy Varner is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has collaborated with Gerald Alston, Kool the Gang, and Will Downing. ![]() ![]() Roderick released an album on the Dome label in 2007. ![]() The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard Hot 200. In October 2009, she signed with RCA Records along with a co-publishing agreement with Sony Music.
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