Mia started playing guitar at age 7, while growing up in Washington D.C.. She moved to Michigan to study with renowned guitarist, Randy Napoleon, whose fingerstyle playing has greatly influenced her playing, as well as the guidance of the director of Jazz Studies, Rodney Whitaker.
Through opportunities atMichigan State, Mia gained experience playing with the likes of musicians such as Adrian Mears and Rick Roe . In 2024 Mia arranged and recorded For Astrud, which will be out shortly, and toured with Dan Wilson as a part of MSU’s Jazz Nonet’s.
Mia has performed in a diverse variety of venues from coffee shops to concert halls in solo, duo, and larger settings. She currently gigs and teaches around Michigan while finishing her studies.
