Booking Information

• Acoustic/Electric Violin, Mandolin & Acoustic Guitar.

• Collaboration on works for Cello, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, and other strings.

• Original Music written for Dance, Film, Theatre, Visual/Media installations, including improvisation within these art forms.

Solo Performance:

A fast-driven new music set & haunting performance work for acoustic/electric violin, mandolin, acoustic guitar.

A unique performance of original music--at various times driving, chordal, overdriven, dissonant, ethereal, rhythmic & spacious (from both independent rock & classical forms)--is oft intricately woven with multi-recorded tracks, including original text and site-specific improvisation and movement.

Presence:

A cross-disciplinary performance piece incorporating original glass art, projected visuals, music, movement and humanities professionals collaborative input, and is about the search for authentic sense of self. Performers: Lisa Miles & dancer.

Speaking Engagements for This Fantastic Struggle:
The Life & Art of Esther Phillips (2002)

A Biography/Arts Advocacy Essay on the struggle all creative artists face in trying to make a living at art. Esther Phillips was a painter who was institutionalized due to starvation & stress that comes with such a struggle.

Speaking Engagements for Resurrecting Allegheny City:
The Land, Structures & People of Pittsburgh's North Side (2007)

Examines the tale and legacy of Allegheny City... educational and entertaining for all individuals even slightly curious about the goings-on centuries ago in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Talks available for Historical Societies, Libraries, Schools, Artist Organizations, Mental Health Agencies and Women's Centers.

A special performance combining a set of original music & presentation of either book also available for galas, special functions and school presentations.

The Creative Process & Education:

An engaging discussion of creativity-infused learning for all and/or the role of the artist in society, using a cross-disciplinary arts approach.

- - - Professional Development for Teachers (K-College) - - -

Improvisation & Composition:

Improvisation & Composition, often with a cross-disciplinary approach, guiding young musicians (ALL INSTRUMENTATION) to improvise in response to visuals, drama, dance, and film. Tailored for appropriate age groups ranging from 5th grade - 12th grade.

- - - One-Time Workshops & Artist Residencies Available - - -

Music Creativity Workshops:

Creative ways of using the imagination with music as the vehicle. Explorations with the printed & spoken word, movement, dramatic play, visual art & science discoveries. Tailored for appropriate age groups ranging from 3 yrs. - 13 yrs.

- - - One-Time Workshops & Artist Residencies &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS Available
(Early Childhood - Junior High) - - -

Performance Residencies:

Held in conjunction with Solo Performance or presentation of Presence.
One-day or extended residency for students (junior high +) or community.