Michelle began writing and performing her original songs in New York City in 1994 where she played many venues including CBs Gallery, The Lounge, Eureka Joe’s Café (RIP) and The Triad Theatre with band mates Bob Kaufmann, Dan Pifer & Cheryl Prashker. Other collaborators include Byron Estep, Paul Greenwood, Mark Lineberry & Tim Ribner.  

Born to a rock ‘n’ roll bass playing dad (The Untouchables circa 1967) & a singing mom (with a drummer step-dad adding to her musical inclinations later), her first performances were in the church choir with grandma & grandpa and on the PA at home with mom. School choirs, classical solo competitions, musical theatre & jazz immersion programs led Michelle to continue her study of music at Portland State University before relocating to NYC to study theatre in 1989.

After a profound awakening in 1992, Michelle began to hear entire songs happening in her head. She shared these songs with friends— after many years of hiding from the music and voice she was born with and not singing at all—and was encouraged & convinced to share them some more… In 1993 Michelle met Ketul Arnold, creator of Rasa Yoga, and began intensive study of the sound & breath practices of yoga & ayurveda. These reconnected her to her sound-mind/sound-body and brought tremendous healing to her relationship with her own voice.  In 1995 Michelle connected with teacher and mentor Elynn Diamond (www.elynndiamond.com)whose “Inspiration through an Open Heart” approach led her into another crucible of transformation via song and emerged firmly connected and empowered to her own Sound.

Michelle continues her classical voice training in Portland, OR with Linda Brice (www.transformationalvoice.com). She is committed to hearing and sharing the songs that come, being a voice for truth, healing & hope and she knows no limits to where her voice may be of service next…