She was featured on Clarence Muse's radio program at the age of thirteen performing Edward MacDowell's To a Wild Rose. She earned degrees in music from Los Angeles City College, and the Zoellner Conservatory of Music.
At thirteen, she performed Edward MacDowell's To a Wild Rose on Clarence Muse's radio show. Subsequently, she pursued her music education by earning degrees from Los Angeles City College and the Zoellner Conservatory of Music.