Hello! I’m Elizabeth (she/they), and I am a queer, nonbinary board certified music therapist, music instructor, and trans voice alteration specialist.

I completed a Bachelor’s of Science in music therapy and jazz voice at Duquesne University (Class of 2017), and practiced as clinical music therapist in Cleveland Ohio for 3 years working in inpatient psychology at the Cleveland Clinic and in developmental disability classrooms in Euclid public schools.

In 2020, I  started FIG NEW TUNES LLC  for private music therapy, music instruction, and my own music performance ventures and experiments. 

In 2022, I  trained with  Renee Yoxon to learn trans voice alteration, a perfect blend of my music therapy skills and vocal coaching knowledge, to help trans and non-binary clients achieve a comfortable and gender affirming vocal range.

Using musical experiences such as adapted guitar/piano/voice lessons, songwriting, lyric analysis, relaxation, playlist curation, and music making, I  can help you alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, and address issues in self-awareness, identity exploration, attention disorders, and embodiment/expression.

I work at the intersection of nurturing individual self-expression and facilitating community healing practices through sound design, music creation, and deep listening; a true exploration of body and mind regulation alongside our neighbor.

Often those who might have had traumatic experiences with learning an instrument or using their voice, either in singing or public speaking, confide in my expertise as my music lessons are structured from a music therapy framework centering around process and curiosity, rather than product or “correctness.”

Personally, I am interested in how pitches affect the body and how to harness the power of sound to soften and heal. In my spare time, I take field recordings, write and produce my own music in Ableton, watch the WNBA, read self-help books, collage Juxtapoz magazines, and take 35mm photos.