Merry Music Makers

I was born in Marshall Minnesota and lived on a farm for the first 18 years of my life. My favorite hobby is to try any type of creative craft. I started working with the community schools in 1992 as an integration assistant. I have worked with all age groups in many situations. My jobs varied from senior outings to t-ball with preschoolers and teaching students how to use the computer. I have taught classes for Project Power for over 20 years. I teach most of the Project Power craft, cooking and baking classes. I have subbed for just about all of the other classes. I have years of experience and I enjoy the people and the classes. The best part of Project Power is the opportunity to work with the participants and other staff. I have worked with so many wonderful people and I have had so many laughs.

Originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, I now live in Minneapolis and spend my days as a board-certified music therapist helping people connect to themselves, their goals, and others through music. I have my Masters in Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota and Bachelors in Voice Performance from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. One of the great honors of my work is getting to teach the Merry Music Makers, which I have done since 2015. Music is a powerful way for us to connect to our experiences and relate to each other and the Merry Music Makers do this each time they meet! The singers create a beautiful community where everyone is welcome and each of us has the power and support to find our own voice. I love hearing the singers talk about how music connects us to ourselves, each other, the world around us. When I’m not making music, I love to be in nature, travel and explore new places, create, and spend time with my family.