Biography
I was born and raised on Silver Star Mountain in Vernon, BC. I spent my time playing in the trees, singing to my horse and listening to my dad sing the folk music I love, John Denver or Gordon Lightfoot. I studied classical style from a young age, learning techniques of good singing. Although, I also learned guitar as a teen, my voice is still my main instrument, and I have now learned to use my voice to reach others and encourage healing.
I have so many things I want to do in this life, I couldn’t really decide what I wanted to be when I grew up ... so I figured the best place to start was with what I knew! After high school, I moved to Vancouver and continued my voice training in the Music Diploma Program at Capilano College. I then started my own healing journey and returned to college to enter the Music Therapy Program. I knew it was the perfect fit for me, being a natural caretaker as well as musician. I returned home to the Okanagan to complete my Internship and then began a private practice. I worked in palliative care at the Vernon Hospice House and facilitated the Vernon Cancer Relaxation and Support Group.
I spent several years in Vernon, then in the north of BC, playing at local coffee houses, recording music with friends, facilitating songwriters circles and hosting music nights. I love to get involved wherever I live with community organizations and offer my music for many local events. This experience has helped to refine my style and I feel more comfortable now in my music and in my own skin and it shows in my performance. I now have made my home in Vancouver and continue to get involved in community and share my music.
I continue this musical life journey and I pray you find your heartsong and share it with all those around you.
Peace, Shannon
