One day I was reading through a philosophy text book and found a quote by Plato. Of course I am summarizing the quote, here, but his philosophy on life was that each person should have an equal balance of Education, the Arts, and Fitness. I also believe this and try to live with that equal balance. I am currently married with 2 dogs and four cats (these pictures can be found on my photos since I LOVE TAKING PICTURES!) I am a vocalist, a music teacher and soon to be yoga/chi gong instructor.
"THE FINGER POINTS TO:*" I have a band, "Le Latcho Drom" which is really cool (of course, I'm bias but most likely you are hearing it play as you explore my website so you can decide.) I am the vocalist/violinist/bassist/kazooist of the band. We play an American interpretation of a French interpretation of American Jazz. To put it in laymans terms, we play Gypsy influenced, Swing Jazz. We are working on an album one song at a time and just trying to get heard. We've been playing for only a year and have made significant progress as a local jazz band in that short period of time. With the band of course, comes the booking of gigs, promoting, and such, which I also do. Which means, if you want a cd , just ask me either at this site or the Le Latcho Drom site at www.myspace.com/LeLatchoDrom.
PROFESSIONAL: As a "Day Job"I am working at various places providing music to the community. Professionally,I have 2 degrees; A Bachelor's Degree in Applied Vocal Music and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. This makes me a good canidate to teach students either in a classroom setting or by giving private instruction. As well as singing, I play Violin, Bass, Cello, Piano and Guitar. Though there are some pictures on the Band website of me playing other instruments (kazoo, sitar). I do like to experiment with playing different instruments. I have taught in a public school for 3 years and have decided that I want to reach more than just Kindergarten through 8th graders. ***I WANT TO SHARE MUSIC WITH EVERYONE!***
ALSO: I am attending a yoga studio that teaches yoga along with chi gong, and other elements of the asian arts. I focus more on the chi gong and yoga though the school teaches kung fu and tai chi as well. I am half way through a year long program that will certify me to teach yoga/chi gong when completed. Then I will be able to share more than just music with the community.
Music enhances lives but I want to be able to send people home more than with just a great night out at a local bar or the ability to play an instrument. I want to enhance the community so that each person can be happy and healthy which ultimately leads to success, creativity and more happiness.*Eckhart Tolle