I cannot recall a time when I have not been completely wrapped in song. My parents enrolled me in group piano lessons when I was 3 and private lessons when I was 5. I credit my piano education as the single greatest influence. Even when I joined a school choir in grade school, I realized that I was singing from memory the pitches on the staff, like a child recalls the names of colors on an easel. I often refer to learning music as learning to hear colors.

I don't remember when I started singing; I've always been singing. In 7th grade I realized I could play by ear. I had never been asked to do it but one day I wanted to play the melody of one of my brother's songs, and found out that I could do it. The next song I taught myself to play by ear was The Force Theme in Star Wars.

I was very timid to write lyrics for any of the piano pieces I created afterwards. I still find it difficult to express feelings, lyrically, when they are a part of my existence. When expressing my own emotions, language is very difficult for me.

Fittingly, I am a Choir teacher during the day. I enjoy showing children the physical, musical, and emotional outlets that song provides them. I worry sometimes I'm a little too 'artsy' to be a strict conductor, but then I remember that most kids are hungering for someone in their lives who is genuine and charismatic.

Any and all comments are welcome! The idea is one day I'll have enough tracks and songs that I'm comfortable performing, and make some shows out of it. The summer is always a great chance for that :)
~Kimberly