In a style reminiscent of George Winston, Seattle-based pianist/composer Rhonda Mackert draws in listeners with her evocative, heartfelt compositions, leading them to a place of peace and tranquility. As written by Paul Gentry of Sockspider Reviews, her music "stands on its own beauty and touches every emotion... It’s the heart beating behind the keyboard that makes her music special to any listener."
As a child, Rhonda studied piano for a few years before changing her musical focus to the flute. As an adult, she moved back to the piano where she found greater freedom of expression. Her piano compositions are largely a reflection of her personal journey, taking inspiration from her spiritual life, relationships and the beauty and mystery of nature. She has often been told her music “paints pictures” and “tells stories”.
In response to requests from friends and family, Rhonda recorded and released her debut CD, "When the Moon Cries" in the fall of 2007. It has been featured and receives ongoing airplay and has recently been nominated for the 2009 Just Plain Folks award for Best Album, Solo Piano category. Rhonda is planning to start recording her next CD in the fall of 2009.
Rhonda has performed at private residences, Borders Book Stores and community events as well as having written and played original compositions for several weddings.
Dear Rhonda, Thank you very much for your nice words of encouragement: this new project is, for sure, the most important of my musical life: so, I'm spending the best of my energies to "create" something beautiful, to give some true emotions to the people who, hopefully, will listen... Thank you again, sincerely!!! Martino
Thanks Rhonda for your comment. I've been listening to your tracks and love what I'm hearing. Good luck to you, and I hope we can meet someday when next I get up to the Northwest. Was up there about a year and a half ago. Sisters, OR folk fest, and the Tractor in Seattle. LOVE the NW. B
Just stopped by your beautiful site to say Hello and wish you a good week ahead! The sacred beauty of your wonderful music shines great love, peace, and joy to the world!
"In the process of seeing and understanding, one acts at the very moment of this direct perception, in which, the immediate action is the act of Sacred Emptiness in the present, here and now, and the immediate direct result is the Perfect Enlightenment!"
Sorry for last comment~ i had the wrong link for the picture.totally apologize..Feel free to view my Wedding Pictures on my Photo Section~and comment too~
Hello Rhonda, it seems that we're working with the same goal! Infact, If everything will be right and if God will help me...after summer I'll release my first CD!! As you know, it's an hard work but an exciting experience, as well! Ok...let's keep updated each other...I'm looking forward to listen to the fruit of your creativity! Friendly :) Martino
Good morning Rhonda, how are you? it was quite a long time I didn't stop by your page...today I had a couple of free minutes and I listened again to some of your pieces...always enjoyable!! Are you working on some new music? Hoping you're fine, greetings :) Martino
Ever the sweetest sound your gentle touch of fingers and heart upon the keys. Hoping this finds you well and wishing you a great week to come.
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Even through a lashing rain, the rose holds true. May your strength, beauty and essence blend into a perfume, whose blend evokes a memorable display, of the strength, of the heart. May your life, your friendships and loved ones always remain, a nurturing garden of, hearts in bloom.
Thank you for the add. Please let me know every time you update your page with new pieces. I'd like to invite you to see my solo page at http://www.myspace.com/sergiooliv Best wishes
Dear Rhonda, I am so grateful to have had the sheer splendor of listening to your marvelous talents upon this Space. I am listening now to your; Mystere du Coer and I am finding parting with it difficult. So I will listen again and again until it plays in my mind without end.. Smiles to you, Maricet
