Allure of Sanctuary
As a child with an impressive gift, Garrett studied piano for 10 years; four of which were under the direction of Carolyn O. James, an accredited teacher with Sherwood Conservatory of Music in Chicago. At 16, Garrett was ready to begin graduate studies at Sherwood Conservatory, but circumstances prevented the continuation of her work. Garrett left music and the piano behind as she settled into the role of a nurturing wife and mother. More than 25 years later, music is the focus of Garrett’s life performing and composing classically-inspired pieces so evocative people are lifted from under the pressure of ordinary life and extraordinary circumstance. Unwavering in her effort to create something beyond the ordinary, Garrett contacted Ackerman for comments about her work on two occasions. His favorable response motivated Garrett to freely express her latent talent, combining her skill with an improvisational style that is distinctly her own.