Shawna

      I have played the violin for over fifteen years. I also play a little guitar, too. I started my musical journey in fifth grade with the violin, playing in the school's orchestra. Once I reached high school I joined the Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra and played with them all the way up to my freshman year of college.

    After I left the FVYSO I ventured out to California to pursue a music career. I worked mostly on studio sessions for other bands and my own private music projects, performing large shows monthly. Now, when I'm not working at the store, I am working as a freelance violinst in the Chicagoland area.

  I began working at Music and Arts in the summer of 2016. I enjoy being surrounded by musicians. Nothing is more fun than getting to talk about music and instruments all day every day. My favorite part of working at M&A is having the opportunity to help start someone on their own musical journey!