I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2003. I came to the Northwest with a romantic partner and to pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work, but have found my home as an artist and musician in Portland. I am a late bloomer. I have always made music in some way, starting out singing harmonies with my Mom around the house, and moving on to piano lessons and eventually earning a full collegiate scholarship in vocal music. In my early 20s my brother and I moved to LA to pursue a record contract. I had no idea what I was doing. Really, it has taken me until very recently to feel like I know what I do, and to call myself an artist. It has been hard earned.