Essencia Media: Christy Slovacek-Mench

Rhododendron, Oregon

"I've definitely gone through times where I was so disconnected from my creative self that it was like something completely outside of me, like a discarded element of who I was. And those times have generally been the most difficult for me..."

Musician, composer, teacher Slovacek-Mench composed and performed the original album Wakening Heart and has accompanied other musicians in programs and projects. She collaborated with Theresa Koon in the composition and performance of the Chamber Opera Promise - The Life of Camille Claudel.

In her studio, Slovacek-Mench teaches piano, guitar, voice, and composition to students of all ages and abilities.

She provided the original music for Confronting the Troll - Women Honor the Creative Impulse.

Wakening Heart, original composition and performance by Christy Slovacek-Mench is available by contacting: 3rdrck@runningblue.com

"When I'm making music... I want to be able to share that with other people... That's the kind of creative process that I see happening in the world today that's going to make a great difference."