So many! Bach, Debussy, Beach Boys, Townes Van Zandt

Technique and form, musical expression (making music sound like music and not just notes!), how to find music you love

I took lessons for a long time and practiced quite a bit :) I also played and sang in ensembles and choirs and wrote music on my own.

A small upright piano, acoustic guitar, and violin (once in a blue moon!)

Feeling that inner fire to express myself and get better! I also had a lot of encouragement from my family and teachers.

With kindness, humor, and an attitude that they are doing their best and can succeed at what they're doing. I look for strengths and what they are doing well and little tips for how they can improve. I try to give lots of praise and some challenges.

Touring in Europe and recently recording with some musicians I really admire.

Some venues in Portland ~ 250 and a festival in Europe (big, I'm not sure how many!)

Simon & Garfunkel "Bookends" - maybe!

My family and community, hiking and nature, meditation and self reflection, creativity in general and lots of other creative pursuits - learning how to be the best version of myself in my own life and the outside world :)

folk, classical, popular, other

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I am an aspiring writer and composer, but am always working on my own albums and songs. I'm currently studying to become a creativity coach.

I've been featured in a lot of local and national press re - my songs, received artists grants and participated in many artist residencies in the US and Europe.

hiking around the pacific northwest, traveling, cooking, spending time with friends

Technique and form, musical expression (making music sound like music and not just notes!), how to find music you love