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Carrie's tuba playing began at the age of 11. Since this time, she has performed in a variety of groups and settings, including chamber ensembles, large wind ensembles, orchestras, and jazz bands. She currently plays with the dixieland band Ain't Misbehavin' and The Brazen Brass quintet.

Carrie studied tuba with Joseph P. Tighe from 1992-1995. Carrie's tuba playing led her to Capital University's Conservatory of Music to pursue a music performance degree. At Capital she studied with Sid Townsend from 1995-1998. Following other academic interests led Carrie to major in Speech & Communication, however, when she earned her BA from Capital University in 1999 it included a Minor in Music.

In 2003 Carrie added the bass guitar to her arsenal. Feeling an instant connection with the bass and a familiarity with bass lines, Carrie began experimenting with recordings and sitting in with anyone she could to hone her skills. Carrie studied bass with Joe Patterson (Chuck's Junk, The Wet Darlings) from 2004-2005.

In 2007 Carrie began her study of the bodhrán, a traditional Irish drum.

Her influences span a wide range of genres and musicians, including Sam Pilifian, Roger Bobo, the Empire Brass, the Canadian Brass, R.E.M., the Cure, The Clash, Flogging Molly, Cake, the Beatles, Dave Matthews Band, Bob Marley, Thelonious Monk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Carbon Leaf.

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