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Equally at home in Classical, Rock, Jazz, and

Pop, Meghan McKown brings her own fresh

approach to everything she sings. Her tone

ranges from rich and soulful to clear and pristine.

A versatile vocalist, she possesses outstanding

control of her instrument.

 

Meghan received a B.A. in Jazz Studies from

Michigan State University in 2004, where she

studied with jazz vocalist, Sunny Wilkinson.

While at MSU, Meghan performed with the

legendary Jon Hendricks, as well as other great

jazz talents including bassist Rodney Whitaker

and trombonist/composer Wycliffe Gordan. In

addition, she studied classical voice and piano

for ten years, including two years of study with

renowned soprano, Meredith Zara.

 

Since moving to Chicago in late 2005, Meghan

McKown has done commercial work for SoundSlave

recording studio, including "The Great Escape Jingle".  She's also a member of the praised folk band, Dyed in the Wool and the highly acclaimed Brazilian band Rio Bamba.  Meghan has taught music at a local Chicago program and has a growing studio of private voice students.