As long as I can remember I have loved and been moved by music. I bagan singing in church at age 9 - accompanying myself on the ukulele and singing Whispering Hope.
Because my dad was a piano tuner and technician, there was always at least one piano in the home, and I played them frequently. Early lessons did not go well. I prefered to play by ear and improvise, rather than play assigned music. That desire to create something new led me to begin expressing myself through music. Inspired by my brother Richard, who has written several songs, I realized that I too had a talent for song writing. The death of my mother when I was 18, and her courage and faith while living, had a profound effect on me. Music provided a much needed emotional outlet during that difficult time.
While my earlier songs were based on guitar accompaniment, I realized that using piano would allow for more richness and variety. My ability to improvise and experiment on the piano has been vital in the development of my musical style.
Drawing inspiration from life's experiences, both happy and sad, my music conveys emotion in an open and personal way. Because family is very important to me, many of my songs center on family. And they all have a spiritual nature, reflecting my belief in a living and personal Savior.