Debbi's Profile

Debbi is 49 years old, is located in Illinois / USA and has been a SingSnap member since September 4, 2007. So far she has made a total of 71 recordings.

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Here’s My Story

I come from a family of self-trained singers and self-taught musicians; I didn’t have to look far for encouragement when my love for singing took off. Music was always around, mostly Gospel. My father, Church pianist and singer was my biggest influence. Under his direction, my sisters and I grew up singing and performing from Church to Church and from one event to another. Though never professionally trained my father wrote music, played every instrument, sang every note and was a gifted songwriter. It is through him that I discovered a true passion for singing and playing piano.

My vocal range is from C to E / preferred key of D; having a soulful voice, vocally I am most inspired by soul singers, singers who can do with their voices what a blues legend such as Albert King does with the guitar. Great talents, Ray Charles and Sam Cooke put so much emotion into their vocal performances that they take their audience on a journey. To me, that is what music is all about, to move the soul of your audience with vocals, emotional energy and presence.

In my twenties, I relocated to Chicago where I sang with a Jazz band performing at local clubs. As time went on, I got married, quit the band, music and singing all together and raise a family. I am the mother of three lovely daughters now ages 23, 20 and 16.

Desiring to sing again, I just began training with a vocal coach, first ever. I am learning to read music, and I recently joined a band as their only female vocalist, performing Jazz, Blues, Soul and R&B for private events and parties; and of course I love practicing my vocal skills here on SingSnap.

I've learned that it is never too late to live from a place of passion. You don’t need to be the best. You do not need to be young. You just need to believe you can, and then go do it.

Debbi

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