Gretchen Wolff

Gretchen Wolff is a classically-trained singer and pianist, and a self-taught guitarist, Her songwriting combines influences of roots americana, jazz, pop, and folk, brought to life on stage and in the studio by her exceptional skill and artistry as a performer. Intensely focused on musical and artistic growth, she has built her life around a career as a full-time musician, developing her talent in a wide variety of musical styles.

Her newest recording, “A Fireside Christmas� (slated for release in December 2012) marks her first collaboration with tenor Greg Grobis. Featuring a variety of musical styles from traditional classical to jazz- and folk-influenced contemporary, the record presents an elegant, intimate aesthetic, like a cozy Christmas sing-along at home around the fire.

Ms. Wolff holds a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Oakland University; she works as a vocalist, pianist and guitarist at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, and is the soprano section leader in the Shrine Parish Choir; gives private voice, guitar, and piano lessons in her home studio, performs as a singer-songwriter in public establishments and private parties, is a guest soloist and chorister for several area churches, teaches music classes in a Montessori preschool, has sung with Michigan Opera Theatre, and has participated twice in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.