I started singing in the church choir at a young age and then my mother started me with opera lessons once a week when I was about 9 for a couple of years. As a teenager I took some guitar lessons. I have been writing songs and poems since I was a child. I moved away from performing music for a while but continued writing. About 4 years ago I picked the guitar back up, took some refresher vocal instruction joined a band or two, quit a band or two, started putting music to my own words.
Music can capture the essence of any person's emotions.
I wanted to be a part of that process. To live in it. I feel I have a lot to say and my opinions matter. I also firmly believe that unless you are willing to open your mouth you will never be heard. So many of my songs dwell in areas that I feel are important, social issues, blind faith and the uniquely human ability to love and hate.