Realizing the Splendor of your Voice, one breath at a time…
Your VOICE manifests in various genres of music, literature, and culture. It's splendid and needs to be heard.
About
Embrace Your Passion
The popularity of singers and ”vocal coaches“ are prominent in today’s society. While the gimmicks are catchy, the quality is yet to be consistently substantiated. Taking the quicker route seems to be fresh to the scene, but the fundamentals always have a story. I grew up in the beautiful south region of North Carolina. I’ve always thought and dreamed in melodies, colors, lyrics and lessons. I discovered my passion for teaching through my 6th grade teacher. Her style of teaching was so dynamic that it left an indelible expression on my heart. I uncovered my passion for music during my first solo performance at North Carolina Governor’s School. From that moment, music captivated my heart and soul. I submersed myself in choir, private voice lessons, musical theater, and song writing, and teaching. That has lead me to sing and teach both national and internationally. I embraced my passion for writing later in life, and I've written several books, devotionals, songs, and vocal study guides since that discovery. I have a story, just like you. I'm learning how to breathe again and in that, I gain the strength to sing and teach. COme journey with me as we unlock the voice you never knew you had.
Live Life in Song
I currently live in North Carolina and I maintain virtual Voice Studios throughout the United States, and most recently, Nairobi, Kenya. I perform solo recitals, group sets, and lead worship services here in North Carolina. From an early age, I followed my dreams to Urbana, Illinois, graduating from college with a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Vocal Performance. Post-undergraduate, I journeyed to Chicago, IL where I met the love of my life. We began working professionally and that ended in marriage and two kiddos plus two bonus children. I’m blessed to still believe in and live for my dreams while experiencing the joys wife hood and motherhood. I'm realizing the splendor of my voice, one breath at a time.
Be Inspired By Everything
I find inspiration all around me. Whether I’m enjoying a concert on a Sunday evening, theater on a Friday night or from the touch of my husband’s hand to the piano or the patter of little feet running through my home; and of course the tangible progress of my students - inspiration is all around. I strive to sing from an inspired soul. My ultimate inspiration is the Holy Spirit. My soul loves to sing, and it is my hope that God will always give me grace to do so. While singing is my first love; writing, arranging, and teaching are also ways in my soul is consistently filled. It is my hope that I am always given the grace to continue being inspired and the opportunity to inspire others.
My Inspiration
Family. I never imagined that having a family would serve as my greatest muse in life. I’ve learned how to define success over the years. As I look at my family and all that God has blessed us to be, that is my ultimate success. I’ve found that when I am well, and my family is well, I ‘sing‘ well.
It has been a long journey to get to where we are now. Our latest single is on the way! Stay tuned.
The Beat Goes On
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