EMMA RIFFELMACHER vocals, bass, uke, guitar

Lead vocalist for Holdin' Back for 6 years.  Classically trained at Baldwin Wallace College with a BM in Vocal Performance. Studied jazz out of college. Experience with providing music for seniors, running dementia music programs, as well as facilitating music groups with special needs adults. 

  Founder, MC, music arranger, and performer in the Holdin’ Back Band (2013-2022).   40 years+ performance/band experience with First Class, DJ work, and other local bands. Instructor (guitar, bass, uke) for more than 25 years. Studied guitar with Monster Mike Welch, Peter Clemente Sr. and Joe D’Angelo.