INNER MOSAIC

Inner Mosaic is a collection of 17 late intermediate/early advanced reflective piano solos. They can be played in a variety of settings, from service music to meditation. Inner Mosaic: Unique, individual pieces put together to create a work of art. Each piece is significant and part of the whole—even the jagged pieces. Some are bigger, some are smaller; some are more vibrant, some are more muted. All pieces are held together by the binding energy of love. There is no brokenness, only parts of the whole. Some pieces make you want to pause to take them in, and some pieces you want to discard. All the pieces are needed and necessary. Appreciate them all.

Inner Mosaic: Unique, individual pieces put together to create a work of art. Each piece is significant and part of the whole—even the jagged pieces. Some are bigger, some are smaller; some are more vibrant, some are more muted. All pieces are held together by the binding energy of love. There is no brokenness, only parts of the whole. Some pieces make you want to pause to take them in, and some pieces you want to discard. All the pieces are needed and necessary. Appreciate them all. Each piece in this collection is a part of my own inner mosaic: the beautiful, the challenging, the transforming, and ultimately, the inner invitation. As I sat with these pieces, I opened to how they resonated differently within me depending on where I was mentally and emotionally, affirming the depth of connection to the inner journey. Embrace the variety of perspectives you experience when you play these pieces, allowing different aspects of the mosaic to catch your attention, just as if you were taking in a mosaic in front of you. This is a glimpse of how the pieces of you—your story—combine to create a magnificent work of art.

I continue to be in awe of the music that is within me. This collection in particular reveals my willingness to be seen as a composer, embracing the expansiveness of what I am called to share. It was a fascinating journey from the fear of "will I really be able to write more original pieces that don't sound like the others?" to "oh, wow, I love this collection." It is an honor to follow the nudges…the pieces…the tiles of the mosaic…and share this creative collection with you. My passion for music was expanded upon when I pursued a BM-Music Education at UW-Whitewater. Following graduation, I taught in the schools for a year and longed for my piano, so off to grad school I went. I completed my MM-Collaborative Piano at UW-Milwaukee and deepened my love for the vast variety of styles and moods I could portray through my fingers. I have a passion for giving meaning to the notes on a page, crafted and created by others. I am delighted to now be one of those creators. The journey continues, the path unfolds, and the echoes resound.