About AMY

ABOUT AMY I have had a passion for harnessing sound all of my life. I use it as a vehicle for expression. I hear music in the beating of a heart, the ticking of a clock, and the crash of thunder. Sound is all around us, and music is an integral part of our lives. Over the years, I've written hundreds of songs and have guided others through the same process. I believe that each of us has our innate ability to create and express ourselves. My medium is music.
Ancient Egyptians knew music as "the soul's medicine." My goal is to inspire others to explore the magic of sound, find the rhythm in rhyme, and use music as a collaborative medium of communication, sharing, and learning.

My Clients

Milwaukee World Fest; Ravinia Festival; City Winery; Chicago; History Museum; Naper Settlement Museum; Urban Gateways; Illinois Arts Council; Nevada Arts Council; Maricopa County Arizona - Chandler-Gilbert Community College; Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse - Texas Hill Country; Old Town School of Folk Music-Chicago; Merit School of Music; University of the Potomac-Chicago; Nelson Mendela School - Berlin - Germany; Butterworth Center & Deere Wiman House -Moline; Chicago Botanic Gardens; Department of Special Events - Taste of Chicago; Buddy Guy's Legends; Reggies Rock Club; Epiphony Center For The Arts; House of Blues; Winnipeg Folk Festival; Mauel Antonio Quepos, Costa Rica; Colvin House; Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago Public Library system & surrounding area; Chicago Public School System. Concert Venues, Clubs, Festivals, Schools, Libraries, Arts Organizations, Museums, Private Individuals, Independent Living and Assisted Care Facilities, Early Childhood Centers, Universities, Restaurants, Community Centers, Theaters, Parks & Recreation Centers, Camps, House Concerts Providers, Advertising Agencies, Music Schools.

My Awards

  • 2015 Music & Creative Dramatic's Teacher of the Year
  • 2005 Parents Choice Silver Awards
  • 2005 Educational Press Distinguished Achievement Award
  • 2004 Parents Choice Best 25 of 25 Years
  • 1999 Parents Choice Gold Award
  • 1999 Educational Press Distinguished Achievement Award
  • 1998 Parents Choice Silver Award
  • 1995 Billboard Songwriters Award
Above photos by: Mike Hoffman - Hey Nonny - Arlington Heights
Photo- above & below: by Howard Goldblatt - Hot Circus 2022
Photo - Dave Katzman - Chicago History Museum
Photo by: LeeAnn Flynn - Milwaukee SummerFest