"Janet's guitar work is as poetic as her writing. This is a lovely album!" Dar Williams about Tick Tock World
I've been performing in clubs and coffeehouses around the country (and a small bit overseas) since 1986 and teaching music since 1988.
Professional highlights include:
1. a Boston Music Award nomination
2. headlining at Club Passim
3. showcasing at a Rockrgrl conference
4. being a semi-finalist in the WKLB Country Showdown
5. being one of the more popular teachers at the Passim Center School of Music.
In addition to performing my original work, I teach general music, guitar, piano and songwriting to people of all ages in various settings. During the school year I teach general music at Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy (K-8). I also teach guitar and songwriting classes at the Passim Center School of Music and private lessons. In the summer, I'm the music specialist at Camp Grossman in Westwood. As a performing artist, teaching completes the creative circle for me; when I'm teaching, I'm happier and I write more.
"Hey...reading the lyrics again to "Rosalie's Diamonds" brought tears to my eyes. I heard every word last night but it's just as poignant as a poem...Had a blast! ...Can't say enough about your poise, confidence, humor....But the soaring, completely at ease, vocal passages were the true thrill... Still flying from the show.....A long lost friend becomes a life long fan....can't wait to see you play again....Did I mention that you have superior guitar chops as well...."
Mark Thompson, musician, college pal
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