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I have always loved the arts, and every aspect of them. From an early age, I learned to sing along with the radio, and my parents always had soundtracks from musicals playing.
During high school I attended the Art Institute of Chicago, and played in my first group which was country based. I played Banjo and guitar, and wrote many compositions for the group.
I advanced on to radio commercials and performances, and attended Elmhurst Music Business College. I continued performing with bands and did voice over work and narrations for documentaries and media advertising.
I have performed vocally and instrumentally with various groups over the years. Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Motown, and Oldies.
Recently, I attended Chicago Players workshops, studying Improvisational comedy / acting, which I enjoy very much.
I currently teach a night class at Indiana University Northwest titled "Voice Over for Fun and Profit." In this class I introduce the world of copy- writing, character voices, narration, and public speaking techniques, as well as acting & improvisational skills for fun or profit.
I write and illustrate children's stories. I have twenty five finished pieces in all. I am currently working on my first animation project for one of these stories.
What makes me smile more than anything? It's Harbor Lights! These are my best friends. No words can express the total satisfaction of combining five voices into harmony, and witnessing the smiles on the audiences faces when they realize that there are no instruments. I love it!
This is without doubt the most exciting a capella group out there today.
We are indeed all the best of friends, and intend to stay together as long as fate allows. My heart and my home are here: with Harbor Lights.
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