She moved to Chicago in 1998 to further her opera studies, and began home-recording her songs, resulting in the albums There Are Eyes Above, influenced by Tin Pan Alley, and an album of children's songs, Little Life.
In 1998, she moved to Chicago to deepen her opera studies and began recording music at home. This led to the albums There Are Eyes Above, influenced by Tin Pan Alley, and an album of children’s songs titled Little Life.