Kate is a high school freshman whose first love is music. She has an exquisite voice that powerfully brings her self-written songs to life. Her life in music sparked when she was three years old with piano lessons. This ignited a passion that started Kate on an exploration of all genres of music. The journey resulted in a deep respectful understanding of many different styles of music. Kate's diverse study reflects in her infusing an incredible amount of authenticity and vulnerability into her visceral singing and songwriting that expands far beyond her mere fourteen years of age.
Kate has been singing and acting in Musical Theatre since she was six years old. She starred as Morticia in her school’s Addams Family musical last year. Her riveting performance revealed that she greatly understands how to engage an audience. Kate has performed in her school choir for the past four years where she has continued to hone her operatic Soprano singing skills while continuing her classical vocal lessons with Dr. John Craig Johnson. Kate just won Female Vocalist of the Year at the West Coast Country Music Associations Hot August/October singing competition for Traditional Country Music in the 13-16 year old division! She will now advance to compete in Tennessee in March 2021!!!
Kate has expanded her talents by playing the saxophone in her school’s jazz band over the last five years. She continues to excel with the California Certificate of Merit tests for proficiency in music theory and piano. She has been taking piano lessons with the amazing Brian Goral since she was six years old. Kate’s entire world is surrounded by music and she incorporates some aspect into her everyday life! Kate was honored to receive the top music award at her school last year and she is dedicated to perfecting her craft as she enters high school.
This summer Kate had the very good fortune to meet the talented and seasoned musician, Jesse Cox. He is an amazing song writer and a brilliant guitarist. Jesse invited Kate to collaborate with his band on vocals, keyboard and guitar. Jesse’s incredible experience and coaching have expanded Kate’s on-stage abilities and emboldened Kate as a live musician. Her live performances have turned her spark into an inferno while she continues to grow as a bona fide artist.