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Zoe is a folk singer-songwriter known for her gut-wrenching lyrics and ethereal guitar playing. She combines her background in classical guitar technique, with Joni Mitchell-esque witticisms, and an insatiable desire to be honest. Zoe uses music as a way to unite people, in the true nature of folk music, singing about what it means to be alive in our world.

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Zoe received her BA in music with an emphasis in classical guitar performance from Macalester College. She also studied intensively in the summer of 2022 at Eastern Music Festival's Classical Guitar Summit with world-class guitarists Jiji and Jason Vieaux. Zoe takes the valuable skills she's gained from a lifelong of classical guitar tehnique, as well as a lifelong adoration of folk music, and combines them into a style that is completely, uniquely her own.

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Since graduating, Zoe has spent 2 years gigging all around the Twin Cities, showcasing her original heartfelt music with various audiences; 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.

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In July 2026, Zoe released her first full body of work to all streaming platforms--her debut EP entitled "A Piece of Me". In this project, Zoe touches on some of her most vulnerable stories, exploring radical acceptance of the world around us, allowing one to see the beauty in all of the little things. Her EP is a testament to resilience and hope. Her EP was picked up by The Current on their monthly scouting report, as well as featured on The Local Show.

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As an educator, Zoe has taught guitar and songwriting to a wide range of ages and skill levels. She has taught 1:1 guitar lessons, group songwriting workshops, as well as music singalong sessions to toddlers and PreK students. Having worked as a teacher in a Montessori school, the Montessori philosophy guides the way she approaches music education as well as her holistic view of the child. ​

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When not involved in musical pursuits, she is crafting, journaling, and watching reality TV.​