was born 35 years ago in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, a small town of about 2000 people. I had a typical childhood and education. Growing up in a small town, one learns to do things to keep yourself busy, which I consider a real growth experience. I loved to read and was very content to spend time doing various art and craft activities when I wasn't busy with my sister, my 3 brothers, or my friends. When I was 5, my parents let me start piano lessons, which I really loved. My father plays trumpet and my mother, piano. My whole family is very musical and I find that the love of music is a great source of joy in my life. I was always involved in singing, as a soloist or in choirs in my school or church. I also picked up the flute in grade 6 for school band. I honestly can't imagine what my life would be like if I hadn't become involved in music. Whether I'm listening, participating, or creating it myself, music is an important outlet for me. More on that later.

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My father's mother - Willow P.

Grandma P. was a great inspiration to me. She was a piano teacher, and a church organist, a great cook of norwegian specialties, and a real shark at Scrabble. I miss her a lot, and I keep a picture of her on my piano to keep my practicing habits in line.