I picked up my first guitar when I was nine after being inspired by my Year 4 teacher, Mr Chell. What began as weekly lessons soon became countless hours learning songs and developing a passion that has shaped so much of my life.

At sixteen, my friend Kelsi and I started our first band, Tangible Titans, during a soccer trip to Wellington. We released two albums of quirky and fun kids songs, performed throughout the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, and raised money for Homes of Hope through our music.

In 2013, while teaching at Katikati College, a fellow PE teacher, Billy, and I began performing as the acoustic duo, From the Sun. We played more than 100 weddings, alongside gigs at restaurants, private functions and community events.

Wedding life slowed down when my son Jordie was born and took a further back seat during COVID. But while I was home with my second child, Maia, I discovered live looping. Building songs one layer at a time reignited my creativity and gave me the confidence to step back onto the stage as both a solo performer and a member of the reformed band, now with Billy, Ash and Mark, Stolen Jukebox.

With the birth of my third child, Arlo, my musical journey is evolving once again. While continuing to perform at pubs, markets, weddings and private events, I'm also beginning to explore the world of children's music—a journey that feels like it's coming full circle to where it all began with Tangible Titans.

With my biggest supporter, my husband Jesse, by my side, and our three children joining us on the adventure, I'm excited to see where this next chapter leads. Thanks for following along.