Lead Vocals/Percussion As a child my family was very musical. The wide variety of music to which I
was introduced included performers such as BB King, Jennifer Holiday, Barbara Streisand,
Phoebe Snow, Earth Wind & Fire, Johnny Mathis and yes, even Lawrence Welk (Gramma made
me!). I would listen to their music for hours learning all the words and listening
to their ability to express great emotion through their performance. My parents saw
the love I had for music and encouraged me to express myself musically.
As an adolescent, I had 4 years of opera training which
prompted me to act and sing in many musicals. I worked with the Portsmouth Academy
for Performing Arts and enjoyed every moment. Music has been and always will be how
I express myself.
I sing not for recognition, compliments or praise from
others, but to satisfy my needs and my desires which in turn allow others to see a very
big part of who I am.
Peace, Love and Live Your Dreams.
Monique |