BIOGRAPHY

I sing in every sense of the word—mind, body and spirit! My first language has always been music, the language of the soul. Singing has been my primary life vehicle. It’s been a fulfilling, full-time career for more than 25 years and the spiritual journey through which most of my life lessons have been learned so far. Nothing compares to putting your spirit into a song and singing your heart out or sharing that special musical space with someone else. In my experience, the spiritual component to my career in music, therefore in life, has been the key to anything one might frame as “success.”  I see myself as a conduit of expression and feel lucky to continue making a living doing what I love!

With my voice, along with a gift of awareness and an empathic, sensitive, and intuitive nature, I move through the world absorbing my surroundings with an ever-growing passion for “figuring it out.” My creative expressions, music and other endeavors are designed to ignite the spark that lives in all of us. Just as it was throughout my childhood, I am continually moved to offer interpretations—to those who are interested—of what I see, learn and experience using my voice, music, or art to express it. My creative canvas has grown from songs and lyric to now including art/paintings, and my “Beautiful Mess®” gift and apparel line, all of which highlight the underlying messages of “We are all broken,” “Love your imperfections,” and “Own it!” to name only a few.

I strive for healthy, mindful living, and I believe we all have unique gifts and a specific purpose. My music and art reflect this thinking. I believe it is important to make the time to know our true selves, looking closely at our actions and choices, and making sure both align with our true purpose.

I love learning, being challenged and looking for creative scenarios that will allow or push me to grow. I get tremendous joy from gently helping others tap into their higher consciousness (spiritual or energetic awareness) and helping others to find their gifts and purposes in life. By doing so, I feel I have served MY purpose. This is truly my greatest reward!

The Early Years

Crawling out of the deep and getting back to where the music started, my mom says I responded to music by the age of 2, singing and dancing next to a radio whether it was on or off.  At age 7 my grandmother recognized and celebrated that I could play a melody on her piano after hearing it just moments before on the radio, never having had a music lesson and knowing absolutely nothing about the theory of music or the instrument itself at that time. Shortly thereafter, I was put into formal piano lessons with the focus on theory, however my ear would learn the music at lighting speed while my eyes (i.e., reading the page) would be left in the dust. Clearly, I was an auditory learner. My music teacher would play a song once or twice and I would be able to play the song by ear. Being an impatient 7-year-old, for the next several years I would innocently cheat my way through most of my piano lessons simply mirroring what I heard and pretending to read the music while I played. What kid wouldn’t at least try to take the easy way out in this situation? Ha!

My First Band

Playing the piano lead me to join a rock band at age 15 where I later became the lead singer. My interest in piano fell to the wayside once I experienced the tremendous joy of expressing myself through my voice. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt THIS was what I was supposed to do with my life: SING! How does a shy, polite teenager come to life with power and begin firing on all cylinders? You line her up with her calling! I am going to stop here a moment…

Rather than make a long list of cool career accomplishments here, I am going to raise a question far more important than the accomplishments themselves:

What Is A Singer Anyway?

Having been a professional singer for over 25 years now, my definition of a singer has changed and grown over the years. The question “What is a singer?” has resurfaced today in my life and I feel it’s time to take inventory of my current definition.

When one is singing—I mean TRULY singing—it goes beyond singing in tune, having good technique, projecting, or having an attractive tone. It is a full body, mind, and spirit experience when you’re using your gift in full. In my opinion, a singer’s job is to master the art of letting go, surrendering to the present and then tapping into the energy on stage, studio or wherever the singer happens to be.

In addition, we are responsible for managing our own energy and then bringing it to every scenario: stage, studio, or otherwise. We must silence the ego and be an open channel—to be the conduit for the message and let the emotion of the song come through. When it is real for us, it is real for the listener.

Below are some of my career highlights.

SINGER

SOLO (Album Releases)

*Spyglass Hill (All original)

*Diary of a Chameleon (Originals & Covers)

*Time Signatures (Original -co-written and produced by Jim Peterik (Ides of March, Survivor fame)

*Lisa McClowry Sings Acoustic Alchemy (Original: co-written & co-produced by Jim Peterik (Ides of March, Survivor fame. Writer of "Eye of the Tiger, The Search is Over and much more. )

* Before the Tree Comes Down (Christmas)

DUO /DUET (Album/Single Releases)

* Don't You Care - (Lisa McClowry & Carl Giammarese of "The Buckinghams fame)

* Little Something - (Lisa McClowry & Carl Giammarese of "The Buckinghams fame)

* I Will Love You Forever - (co-written and performed by Lisa McClowry & Carl Giammarese of "The Buckinghams fame)

* Requests Volume One- (Lisa McClowry & Thomas Linsk)

* Into the Night - (Lisa McClowry & Thomas Linsk)

APPEARANCES ON OTHER ARTISTS ALBUMS

* Jim Peterik's Lifeforce

* Jim Peterik's Lifeforce - Forces at Play

LEAD ACTING ROLES IN THEATER & FILM

Role/Production Name

* Eliza Doolittle - My Fair Lady  (Musical)

* Maria - The Sound of Music (Musical) 

* Sarah Brown - Guys and Dolls (Musical) 

* Madge - Picnic (Dramatic) 

* The  Princess - The Rugrats in Paris:The Movie  (Motion Picture - Animation)

* Lady Larken - Once Upon a Mattress -(Musical)   

* Juliet - Romeo and Juliet Juliet (Players Workshop of Second City - (Comedy) 

* Love Interest - Vampires Dance (Film) - (Horror) Director Tom Holland or Fright Night

* Herself/Producer - Rock the 80s - (Musical Theater Concert) 

* CHER/Producer - The Beat Goes On - (Theatrical Concept Show) 

* CHER - Legends in Concert (Tribute Show) 

JINGLE & VOICE -OVER (Hear Samples)

* Applebee's - Three Year National SAG/AFTRA Campaign Singing "Eating good in the neighborhood) 

* TreSemme - Three Year International SAG/AFTRA Campaign.  Sang jingle as well as voice-over

* WGN 720 Radio Steve & Johnnie Show Jingle - Co-writer and singer 

* PDRMA Playground Maintenance - Industrial Voice of Animated Host

* Decatur Park District - Industrial - Voice-Over

* Wheaton Park District - Industrial - Voice-Over

* Fox Valley Special Rec. Association -40yrs Celebration Industrial - Voice-Over

* 4K Waukesha - Industrial - Voice-Over

* ASDS Dermatological & Medical Procedures - Medical read -Voice-Over

EDUCATION

*Columbia College Chicago - Grad  with focus on Music Marketing, Sound Engineering, Theater & Dance

*Chicago Studio of Professional Singing - Classically trained with over 25 years of study.  

*RedHead Piano Bar - Singing downtown Chicago scene with singer/pianist Thomas Linsk. (Vocal and Piano) show for 20 years (4 to 6 nights a week in between other work and residencies) Proficient in jazz, Motown, rock, pop an musical theater rep. Strong in audience interaction and improv.

* Players WorkShop of Second City Chicago - Trained in comedy and improv. 

* Moraine Valley College IL - Focus on Music Theory

SKILLS

Active listener, songwriter, vocal producer/coach, performance coach, abstract artist, singer that dances, piano, guitar, stage makeup, great on roller skates:), gymnastics, experienced leader and organizer, team player, social,  strong in people/communication skills, excellent problem solver, an easy to work with collaborator.  I have a desire to help bring out the best in others and create opportunities and space for people to shine. 

TECH SKILLS - Well versed in ProTools, QLab playback, iMovie, Garageband, overall computer skills: Word, Excel.  In -home recording studio setups, engineering & producing vocal sessions.