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Zoe is a folk singer-songwriter, classical guitarist, and interdisciplinary creative originally from the East Coast, currently based in the Twin Cities. Zoe received her BA in music with an emphasis in classical guitar performance from Macalester College where she discovered a passion for breaking down strict barriers between the classical music canon and other forms of musical expression. She explored this idea in her final capstone project where she curated a recital that combined various elements;

solo classical guitar repertoire, original songs with arrangements for guitar, cello, violin and piano, as well as a multimedia storytelling component with poetry, video editing, projection design, and narration. With this project, Zoe was interested in creating something innovative, that showcases music’s ability to tell intentional stories.

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Zoe feels a true calling towards songwriting as a way to tell stories, to express her own emotions, as well as societal injustices. She believes in music as a therapeutic power for individuals and communities as well as a vehicle for social reform. She serves as an intern for Minneapolis-based nonprofit Art to Change the World, where she explores the intersection of music and change-making. She is currently designing a songwriting program that can be implemented in prisons and detention centers.

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Zoe works with children at a Montessori school, introducing music whenever she can, and developing her own unique teaching philosophies. She also gigs around the Twin Cities, sharing her music with the community. She can always be found writing out her emotions and turning them into memorable melodies, powerful lyrics, and complex guitar arrangements built upon her foundation of classical guitar technique.

 

When not involved in musical pursuits, she is crafting, journaling, and listening to the rain.​