This vocal/piano coach/ composes, dabbles in acting and owns and runs a thriving small record production house in Caledonia with her partner, Nick Blagona, veteran record producer/engineer.
She was top medalist in Grades V, VIII, IX Vocal performance at Western Conservatory of Music before leaving high school. Mary-Jane has been a performing professional musician (Classical, R&B, Folk, Pop, & Rock) for over forty years. She has been helping develop young talent and recording artists throughout her career.
MJ studied classical voice, piano, harmony, history, counterpoint and composition for 20 years. She then spent 10 years in a touring rock band as backing vocalist, managed indie artists and bands for 10 years, has recently been publicist for a UK tour and booking agent for a local Hamilton artist touring the eastern seaboard. MJ sang in the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir for 10 years, has performed in musical theatre, acted in film and commercials and has been a recording session backing vocal arranger and performer for over 30 years.
