Alongside teaching, Joanne pursues her passion in composition with the goal of hosting her own venues for performances. Slowly, she began to transition from playing music others had created, to composing her own original pieces. She released her debut album Wildflower on March 20th 2022.

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Writing music has given her the opportunity to express her experiences, emotions, and her thoughts creatively. It is about looking within, breaking free of the negativity, and achieving self acceptance. She finds great therapy in each composition, finding her inner peace. 

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Her music is drawn from nature, its raw and rugged beauty, which she has spent her life admiring since she was a child. Lake Superior is her inspiration for many compositions. It is a place that draws her in, helps to soothe and heal and bring her senses to life.  We must all ride the storms of life and evolve from those experiences.