discovering my music

get to know a little bit about me and my music

Hey, it’s me!

as a singer-songwriter, my journey through the world of music has been as much about discovery as it is about creation.

it all began when I was 18, strumming my first chords in a classical guitar class at grand rapids community college. the sound of nylon strings under my fingertips wasn't just the beginning of a hobby; it marked the start of an intimate dialogue between my inner experiences and the outer world. and it was a way that i could connect with my grandfather, ricardo feliu, who is one of the best requinto players in latin america.

musical milestones:

• rooted in church choirs and musicals: i spent the better part of my adolescence at the central hispanic seventh-day adventist church of grand rapids, mi (the og, on burton st.) in church choirs and musicals, singing solos and having important parts in musicals.

• classical beginnings: at age 18, i ventured into music through a classical guitar class, sparking a passion that would shape my creative voice.

• college collaborations: my transfer to aquinas college opened up new avenues. access to the kretchmer hall recording studio allowed me to lay down tracks for my demo "distance (143 miles)" (which will be released in the future… stay tuned!) and lend my voice as a backup singer on classmates’ projects.

• 2012 -a year of creation and loss: by 2012, my musical path seemed clear. i collaborated with several friends and recorded four new songs during the summer. however, the trajectory took a sharp turn when burglars stole my recording equipment and the hard drives containing all my work from my grand rapids home—a loss both financial and emotional.

• vermont ventures: relocating to vermont in early 2013, i found solace in music again. from acoustic house shows to busking on church street, each chord strummed was a step toward healing. my voice also found its way into other artists' projects, weaving my story with theirs.