This album is named “Mix It Up” because it contains a variety of music styles. Although my voice is best suited to classical music, I love singing all different styles and wanted the album to reflect this. Although I am not a professional musician, music has been a part of my life since early childhood. I began singing before I started school, taking cello lessons in elementary school and playing French Horn in high school. I continued singing and playing French Horn through college. Since college, I have continued to sing. Currently, I sing with the Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus. When I was 13, I began taking voice lessons with Alma Mae Vajas and have never stopped. She teaches Vocal Behavior Training (VBT), an unusual method. Without Alma and this method, I would not have been able to make this recording. After several years of coaxing by Robert, I finally agreed to record an album. Thank you for convincing me to make this recording and supporting the process, including the making of this wonderful cover, booklet and CD top. I enjoyed the preparation of the songs, my coaching sessions with Dennis Buck and the recording sessions with Dennis and Chip Fabrizi at P.P.I. Recording. Thank you Dennis and Chip. I would also like to thank my parents for supporting my singing and voice lessons throughout my life. Finally, thank you Sarah for letting me sing for you and singing The Rainbow Connection with me. - Sima