I began writing piano music at age 15 after hearing Liz Story play at McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Southern California. I was entranced by the rich, colorful harmonies and evocative melodies in her compositions. Her music has been a touchstone for me ever since.

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I live in the Santa Cruz mountains with my husband, our two children, and our golden retriever. The quiet forests and mountains here offer a peaceful pedal tone for making music. Scottish, Irish, and Swedish folk music are near to my heart, and elements of these traditions often weave their way into my compositions.

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Piano has always been my first love, but I enjoy studying Baroque and silver flute and guitar as well. Choral music has also been a lifelong passion. I first sang in chorus in middle school and went on to participate in several choirs at UCLA. Here in Santa Cruz I sing with Zambra, a 10 voice womens’ ensemble which performs folk music from all over the world.