The Beginning.....

 

My life has always been surrounded by music. My childhood home doubled as my mother's private voice studio, so I grew up listening to older kids and adults singing Musical Theatre and Art Songs. I begged my mother to let me join, but she told me I had to wait. I needed to learn other instruments before I started voice lessons. I was on her waiting list. So, I began piano lessons in 2nd grade, I began playing the flute in 4th grade, and I finally joined my mother's private voice studio in 5th grade. I was both excited and nervous. Thankfully I eventually outgrew my nerves to some extent and I was able to enjoy the performance side of things. I was able to participate in many different ensembles in both band and choir through school events. I have been blessed with the opportunity to sing in Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center in New York City, each with a different choir. I was very involved in both band and choir while in school, but the moment I knew I was going to persue the voice aspect of music instead of the instrumental side was my Senior year of High School. I was in a trio selected from the OMEA All-State Choir and we were moved out in front of the choir for one song. My experience in front of those amazing voices made me realize how deeply connected I am to the human voice. It was awe-inspiring. That experience coupled with my background of years listening to my mother's voice students, led me to persue a degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis. Once I graduated and began working at Spiro Elementary, I decided I wanted to provide the same opportunity to the students in my area that my mother still provides for her students. That is how M&M Voice Studio was born. I would be honored to give the same performance opportunities to the students in Spiro and the surrounding area that I was blessed with as a student. I look forward to helping students reach a more musically advanced tomorrow. Keep music alive and in our schools!