My Story

My purpose on this earth is to create music and to share it with others, in whatever ways I am able.

I started playing piano at the age of one (my mom is a pianist) and started formal violin lessons at the age of two. In the fourth grade, I had my first lead role singing on stage. Through my childhood I studied, performed, and competed in various piano, vocal (classical and theatre), and violin events.

I attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and obtained degrees in piano performance and vocal performance (opera concentration) as well as Computer Engineering. There, I was incredibly lucky to study piano with Dr. Audrey Andrist and Dr. Daniel Pesca, and voice with Janice Jackson. During my time at UMBC, I fell in love with chamber and collaborative music, performing around the Baltimore area with various chamber ensembles and in various opera roles.

Right after college, I performed as a pianist with the Columbia Orchestra for three years, as well as playing weddings, collaborative piano, and freelancing. In addition, I was honored to work as a computer engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center supporting various projects including the James Webb Space Telescope.

I moved to the panhandle of Florida in 2024 and have been fortunate enough to perform a number of singing and piano events throughout the area. My husband and I also started formally playing together in our duo Waterloo Rose (check it out here: jackierosemusic.com/waterloo-rose-duo)

In this season of life, I’m looking for all kinds of opportunities - from playing Margaritaville at a beach bar to singing Sinatra at jazz brunch to performing chamber music in a concert hall.

If you think I would be right for your event, please reach out, and thank you for stopping by!