Exhale of Peace Out Now!
A song about the struggle to trust, the ache for peace, and the quiet realization that all that we need is already within us. 💜
Singer
Composer
Author
Vocal Empowerment Guide
Your voice is waiting to
come home
let’s journey together
music guided by
the heart
music guided by
the heart
Healing hearts and freeing voices through music.
When I heal, you heal. When you heal, I heal. We receive by giving.
All of my music is grounded in a belief in the power of the human voice. In my own journey as a singer, teacher, mother, and seeker, every road of healing has led me back to the same place: trusting my voice. Everyone has a voice. Every voice matters. And every voice can be a healing force for the world into which it speaks. This is what I believe — and this is why I sing.
Mary Jane
Knight
Hi, I'm Mary Jane.
SINGER. COMPOSER. AUTHOR. VOCAL EMPOWERMENT GUIDE.
I believe your voice can change your life. I’ve spent over 25 years watching it happen — in my own journey, and in the lives of everyone who has walked through my studio door, gathered in community, or found their way to my music in a quiet moment alone.
Since my grandmother first urged me to sing a church solo in fourth grade, I’ve been learning what it means to sing not just with my voice, but with my whole soul. Through opera, musical theatre, church music, teaching, and the struggles of life itself, I’ve gathered the tools and truths that shape my artistry — and everything I create now is grounded in one conviction: when we reclaim our voices, we reclaim ourselves. And when enough of us do that, we begin to heal each other.
Whether I’m singing, speaking, composing, or leading a room in sound, my intention is always the same: to create a space where the divine within each person can be felt, where something buried can finally rise, and where every voice — especially the ones that have been told to be quiet — is welcomed home.
My wildest dream is that people around the world will experience healing when they listen to my music, read my words, or sing my songs. That dream is what gets me out of bed every morning. And it’s why I’m so glad you’re here.
authentic storytelling through song
Rising Free
A journey of healing
My debut album, Rising Free, is both ethereal and raw, combining the power of opera-like storytelling with accessible vocals and stripped-down arrangements. Each track serves as a mantra for healing and empowerment, inviting listeners to find their own voices and embody the affirmations within. Praised by EARMILK as “raw, heartfelt, hopeful,” the album has been noted for its “uncanny ability to craft deeply introspective lyrics that offer catharsis, compassion, and emotional power.”
Performance & Speaking
Channeling the Light
Since my grandmother first urged me to sing a church solo in fourth grade, I have been learning what it means to sing not just with my voice, but with my whole soul. Over the years — through opera, musical theatre, church music, teaching, and the struggles of life itself — I’ve gathered the tools and truths that shape my artistry and help me be a vessel for the light.
My debut album, Rising Free, is more than a classical crossover project; it’s a living testament to resilience, vulnerability, and the courage to bare my heart through song. Every performance I give is an offering — an invitation to reclaim something: your voice, your worthiness, your connection to the people around you.
For me, music is not performance alone — it is conversation, communion, and a reminder that the voice is one of the most powerful and sacred instruments we carry. It is the place where the body and the soul meet. Every voice. Especially the ones that have been told to be quiet. Whether I am singing, speaking, or leading a room in sound, my intention is always the same: to create a space where the divine within each person can be felt, where something buried can finally rise, and where every voice in the room — regardless of where it has been or how long it has been silent — is welcomed home.
the voice can heal the soul
the voice is where healing begins
Vocal Empowerment
Online · Available worldwide
In my own healing journey, I discovered that simply singing, humming, or making sound could interrupt my spiraling anxiety — bringing me back into my body, grounding me in breath, reminding me I was present, safe, and alive. From that discovery, my practice of Vocal Empowerment was born: using the voice as a pathway to healing, connection, and authentic expression. It’s not about singing perfectly. It’s about uncovering the truth and power already alive within you.
Knightingale Voice Studio
In-person Iowa City
Voice Guidance worldwide
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or terrified to sing out loud, my studio is for you. Through breath, sound, and song, we build your voice and artistry with confidence — whether you’re preparing to perform, mastering your craft, or finally longing to hear your own voice without judgment.
Every voice is welcome here. Every background, every story — especially the ones that have been told they can’t sing.
Your voice isn’t broken. It’s just waiting to come home.
your guide for the journey
Our Studio Values:
Explore
Reclaim
Rise
I write poems, too.
every word is one piece of your story
The Light Between the Lines
A spiritual journey through the darkness
My debut poetry collection was born in my own dark night of the soul — written for every voice that has ever felt too much, grieved too deeply, or longed for something it couldn’t yet name. Equal parts comfort and illumination, it’s a gentle lantern for whatever path you find yourself walking, and a reminder that the darkness is not the enemy. It is where the voice finds its truest sound.
And there’s more on the way — I’m currently writing my first full-length book, “Coming Home to Our Voice”.
stories of healing
"Your music has touched my life on so many levels."
– Enas
"You have brought so much joy back into my life!!"
– Kristi
"Singing with you is always an uplifting and life-enhancing experience."
I’ll be forever grateful.
– Ronda
"Every time you sang, tears filled my eyes, all from a different place and with a different purpose. "
You made a difference in this world, today and every day.
– Heather
“Mary Jane guides us toward the realization that through song, we can uplift ourselves and others.”
She is an angel on earth who uses her voice to connect us to each other and to our inner souls. She is an inspiration to all who have the honor of being in her presence, leaving a lasting imprint of peace and purpose.
– AMY
Ever feel like you don't have a voice?
You do. It has always been there — waiting in the dark, waiting to be heard, waiting to come home.
Whether you find your way here through the music, the poetry, the studio, the retreats, or simply a quiet longing you can’t quite name — you are welcome. This is a space for every voice. Especially yours.
Let’s find it together.