I began singing and playing instruments (piano, guitar) because my father was a musician performing bluegrass and country music with a local band.

Singing became my way to feel and express the emotions that arose in my teenage years. It gave me a way to voice my thoughts and ideas. Singing and playing also led me to be in front of an audience at school, church and community functions. The time I spent on stage, especially as a solo singer, helped me have more confidence when I became a teacher at the college level.

I began studying voice privately over thirty years ago, working with various teachers along the way. Eventually I was introduced to ARC (A Return to Consciousness) which further opened the way for me to experience singing with my entire body. Singing began to feel good physically. I started to realize the truth in what teachers had been telling me—that supported singing involves the entire body.

My enthusiasm for singing grew when it shifted from being a tight squeeze through the vocal folds into a full body resonance. It is this shift that I hope to facilitate for the students who choose to work with me in my studio.

Here is some additional information about my education and teaching experience:

·         Private vocal training with professional singers/teachers for 37 years.

·         Private piano instruction (classical, jazz, blues) with professional performers/teachers.

·         Performance experience as a soloist, with ensembles, in choirs and in stage productions.

·         M.A. and B.A. in Speech Communication, University of Washington.

·         Published author in the field of technical education.

·         Experience as a professional trainer and an instructor at the college level.

·         Experience as a teacher in early childhood music, working with both children and parents.

·         Student of ARC techniques at the introductory level.

·         Graduate of the School for The Work of Byron Katie; seven year’s training in The Work as a participant and a facilitator.

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