Music, being an integral part of her being, was her choice of study at the University of North Texas from which she received a degree in music. Armed with her degree, talent, and zeal, she lived an adventurous life as a freelance saxophonist. Her travels led her abroad to Europe extensively. In addition to traveling as a successful musician and working for people like the Sheila Jordan, Billy Preston and etc.also she worked as a substitute teacher for the Fort Worth Independent School District.

She treasured becoming a finalist on a BET Jazz Artists show and the friendships she made along the way. The internationally renowned jazz legend, drummer Ronald Jackson, with whom she had been collaborating off and on since she appeared on his album Shannon’s House, influenced her greatly.