The only thing better than singing, is more singing. - Ella Fitzgerald
SINGER
Among her many awards, Chris was a six time winner on Star Search, and recipient of the Motor City Music Award, Talent Deserving Wider Recognition for her work as front person and songwriter in the band Jugglers and Thieves. She has continued to write, produce and perform her own original music as well as Jazz standards, Celtic Music and several CDs of spiritual music for meditation. She is also the voice on many long running TV and radio commercial spots.
She has been a private voice instructor for over 17 years and has taken students all the way to American Idol and The Voice. Her goal in teaching is to help each student realize the fullness of their expression whether they are preparing for an audition, writing and performing their own music or honoring a deep longing to feel the joy of song in their own bodies.
Chris has served as both an Umze, or chanting master of traditional Tibetan Buddhist chants and mantras as well as a church choir director. She also directs children’s choirs and adult rock choirs.
SONGWRITER
Chris has released seven albums of original music and performed her original music live on Backstage Pass, Fox 2 Morning Show, Homepage – WFUM TV Flint and The Mitch Albom Show. She teaches creativity and songwriting workshops (University of Michigan 2020).
VOCAL COACH
Chris focuses on individualized to support the singer and help them expand their range. Lessons incorporate classical voice technique as well as information gained from more than twenty years of professional singing in Rock, Jazz, R and B, Country and Spiritual music. Drawing on the practical experience of professional singing and body centered meditation techniques, Chris helps students refine their own instruments, develop stage presence and enhance their ability to connect with their audience.