“Raw, heartfelt, hopeful” EARMILK
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Connection. Catharsis. Celebration.
MY PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS OFFER DEEP HEALING
Picture this: I walk onto the stage, and before I even open my mouth, you can feel the entire room shift. I’m fully present, making eye contact, and when I begin to sing, it’s like I’m having a conversation with every single person in the room, my voice carrying decades of small-town Iowa church solos, years of rigorous training, and the kind of life experience that turns notes on a page into actual human connection. By the time I’ve reached the final phrase, half the audience is crying—not because they’re supposed to at concerts, but because I just reminded them of their power, of what it feels like to be truly heard and understood through music.
If this kind of performance resonates with you, I’d love to talk. I’m available for both intimate and big groups, from house concerts to concert halls, from weddings and funerals to retreats.
How It Works
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First, Let’s Talk
Once you reach out to me via my Connect page, I’ll get in touch for a conversation about your event to see if we’re a good fit.
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Contract + Deposit
If it’s a big yes, I’ll send over a contract with a 50% deposit to secure the date. And please don’t let money be an obstacle—I’m happy to work with a range of budgets.
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Planning / Prep
I’ll work with you, your team, and the venue to ensure all creative and technical needs are accounted for in advance.
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It’s the day of the event!
On the day of your performance, we’ll plan rehearsals and sound checks ahead of time, then you’ll enjoy a moving show and/or workshop from an experienced, inspiring professional.
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FOLLOW-UP
Depending on your group’s needs, you can schedule additional salon-style talks and vocal workshops, especially if your group is gathered for a longer time, like on a retreat.
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Merch + Music
I can have copies of my CDs and records available for purchase at your event along with intentional merchandise designed to ground and inspire your group.
How do you describe your Music Style?
MUSIC AS MEDITATION
My musical style in a nutshell: It’s all about the voice – its power and beauty. I’ve taken everything the classical world taught me about technique and precision, then threw out the rule book and left behind pure heart and soul.
With roots in opera, church music, and education, I create songs, performances, and experiences that bridge the worlds of music therapy, mental health, emotional wellness, spirituality, and accessible artistry. My music blends and bends genres while serving as mantras for healing and empowerment, inviting listeners to find their own voices and embody the affirmations within.
let’s create something beautiful
heal through the voice
Workshops & Retreats
Vocal Empowerment and Meditation
I bridge music therapy, mental health, spirituality, and accessible artistry because I understand that your voice doesn’t live in a vacuum. It lives in your body, connected to your story, your trauma, your joy, and your truth.
My workshops are intimate, experiential journeys into the power of the voice. We explore how the voice works, engage in vocal meditation, and lift our voices together through my song affirmations. Each offering can be presented with or without a concert, and is adaptable for different lengths of time and groups of any size—whether as a standalone workshop to part of a larger retreat. I can also design and host a full retreat experience built around the power of the voice for your community.
"Such a powerful, empowering workshop."
You are such a fun presenter. The meditation was awesome, the songs were empowering, and it was exactly what I needed this weekend!
– Barb
"Mary Jane’s music is magic and she sings her heart out."
Everyone is welcomed and supported and the belief in self is the best message of this workshop.
– PEGGY
“You are awesome and your work is beautiful.”
It’s exactly what so many of us need right now. You have such a powerful, wonderful, loving, healing ministry.
– Christine
"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
Frequently Asked Questions
My dream is to travel the world performing and offering Vocal Empowerment workshops, so reach out and let’s make it work!
I don’t have a strict booking timeline—just reach out when you’re ready, and if the date works in my schedule, we’ll make it happen.
I perform for a wide variety of groups, including community gatherings, churches, colleges and universities, festivals, retreats, home concerts, weddings, funerals and other special events. My offerings are flexible and can be tailored to fit the needs of each setting.
Yes—I offer payment plans as well as a sliding scale to help make my offerings accessible.
Yes! I’m happy to take song requests. My live performances range from intimate musical journeys toward wholeness—featuring songs from my debut album and new compositions—to high-energy experiences with original songs and powerful covers of the stage’s greatest women.
Yes—please feel free to share on social media!
I typically need about 30 minutes for setup, which includes a sound check. If I am traveling by car, I will bring everything I need including my keyboard and a sound system for small to medium spaces. In big spaces, I prefer to work with an existing sound system and will simply need a line out for my keyboard and a vocal mic and boom stand. If I am flying we will coordinate details about keyboard and sound system.
Not at all—these offerings are for everyone. My music comes from a place of love which translates in any setting. Depending on the energy and purpose of the event, I can adapt to complement the mood and setting.
Think we could be a good match?
If you’re reading all of this with a growing feeling of excitement, it’s certainly a strong possibility! Please reach out and let’s schedule a time to talk.
