Music Matters: Elle Varner

Meet Music Matters Artist Elle Varner, a born musician.

Born Ready - Both of Varner’s parents are published songwriters. She spent a lot of time in recording studios growing up.

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Born Ready - Both of Varner’s parents are published songwriters. She spent a lot of time in recording studios growing up.

Multifaceted - In addition to taking songwriting skills from her parents, Elle can also play the guitar.

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Multifaceted - In addition to taking songwriting skills from her parents, Elle can also play the guitar.

The Program - As a teenager, Elle was part of the Hamilton Academy of Music’s Vocal Jazz Group. She was also picked to take part in the Grammy in the Schools Mentoring Program.

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The Program - As a teenager, Elle was part of the Hamilton Academy of Music’s Vocal Jazz Group. She was also picked to take part in the Grammy in the Schools Mentoring Program.

School Daze - Varner attended New York University and was accepted into the second class of Clive Davis Program of Recorded Music.

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School Daze - Varner attended New York University and was accepted into the second class of Clive Davis Program of Recorded Music.

Promising Future - She graduated and was named “most likely to get signed” and “most likely to win a Grammy.”

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Promising Future - She graduated and was named “most likely to get signed” and “most likely to win a Grammy.”

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MBK - Varner is signed to MBK Entertainment, the same company that manages Alicia Keys and Le Toya Luckett.

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MBK - Varner is signed to MBK Entertainment, the same company that manages Alicia Keys and Le Toya Luckett.

Soundcheck - Elle does soundcheck for her BET Awards performance.

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Soundcheck - Elle does soundcheck for her BET Awards performance.

Glam Squad - Hair and makeup does last minute touch ups on Elle right before her BET Awards performance.

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Glam Squad - Hair and makeup does last minute touch ups on Elle right before her BET Awards performance.