2406 J St., solo with Rachel Garlin and Allete Brooks.
Some people are naturals.
Most of us have to work harder at it. But the secret to making anything happen comes down to having a good old-fashioned work ethic, which Powell has amply demonstrated over the past four years. That rigorous self-discipline served her well. At 17, Powell studied at the Royal Academy of Music in the south of France. But a career in some orchestra pit was not to be.