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Welcome

From the time I started playing piano at age 6 and the violin at age 9, I knew that playing music was like breathing to me. It quickly became the technique I used to pray and feel connected to others and to life itself. My education taught me to strive to surround my self with artists that inspire me to always reach for a higher level of musicianship.

The names listed here are my teachers, my mentors, and the artists that have guided me throughout my musical journey. They introduced me to the most faithful friend I have ever known. My music…

Neil O. Hardy- Medical Illustrator-Barbara Polk-Pianist-Janet Farrar Royce- Conductor-Richard Errante-Violinist-Richard Gregor-Pianist-Gay Mehegan-Jazz Pianist-Raphael Bronstein-Violinist-Zenon Fishbein-Pianist-Julie Lyonn Lieberman-Improvisational Violinist-Don Huston – Street Musician-Sam Taylor Jr. – Legendary Blues Man.

My father and mother said “If you love your career, you will be more driven and dedicated and therefore will achieve greater success. And most importantly you will love the journey.'

I was blessed with the privilege of working with the late Sam Taylor for 20 years. I never, ever did a gig with Sam , that he didn't , bring chills to my arms , tears to my eyes, or just blow my mind with his mastery of “ the Church of the Blues”.

He said to me "Some of us play to live, and some of us live to play, but people like us, Lil' Mama, do both“.

And when things get tough on this journey, and they certainly have , I remember what was shared with me by Naya Arbiter, Founder of the Amity Therapeutic Communities, “That which gives light, must endure burning”.

So this site is dedicated to those teachers that have brought me here. And its intention is to showcase my music and all of the incredible artists that help to bring it to life presently, and in the years to come. .

Hope you have as much fun checking out what we're doing, as I have every time I play for you!

Love Love Love,

Lil' Mama