1. A Journey through the Life
Where did it all start?
How has it progressed?
Where has it led me today?

2. Chapter 1: Early Influences
Mom and dad were engineers, but grandma would sing me to sleep. Connections?
4th Grade: The Musical beginning. Introduced to chorus, began violin
Parents questioned music taste, played in heavy metal bands

5. Chapter 2: High School and the Theater Clique
By 9th grade I had been thinking about pursuing music more in depth but never as a career.
Started voice lessons with a local teacher
The opportunities in high school to perform helped me find a place to get away, acted as a “shelter”.

8. NYSSA: A Change of Direction
Summer 2011 went to NYSSA School of Choral studies
Working with other students who cared about music just as much as me, receiving advice from professionals.

11. Chapter 3: Where to now?!
I had never thought about the possibility of pursuing a career in music.
With both parents pursuing sciences, I thought I would have to follow in their footsteps
Studied at Eastman for a year to prepare
Parents gave suggestion, and the auditions began!

13. Epilogue
Today, I am proud to be a student at Crane School of Music. I thank my parents and past teachers who have influenced and given life to my musical experiences, molding me into who I am today.