...Piano lessons and singing began when I was 8 years old. Violin became a vivid part of my music background starting in 4th grade continuing until 8th grade. At that time, my parents offered me weekly private piano lessons from a prominent, excellent teacher. (read more)
...Long hours of rehearsals and study were not conducive to raising a child. After much counseling, I settled on a major in English Literature with a minor in Psychology. I graduated Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University in December of 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. (read more)