Special Thanks from Sophia -
To the Good Lord above - for guiding me throughout my life and giving me back my voice.
To David Studer, for loving me and giving me back my heart and joy of living!
To my late husband, Scott - for 28+ years of love, support and more!    Without your love and support, I couldn't have done this! 
To Alan, my friend  for all of the coaching, hard work, guidance, support, and your wonderful voice. I love to hear you sing!    May God guide us as we try to spread His Word through music!                                                                                                                         
To Barris - Thank you for being my friend, "brother", mentor, "coach", - encouraging me and guiding me to be the best I can be!
To Keith (The Master) - Thank you for your musicality, collaborations, inspiration, guidance, encouragement, and (most of all ) friendship! Without these and a "soul-felt connection", this dream would not have come true! I have found a true brother in you!
To Susan, Molly, and Jesse - Thank you for sharing his time!
To Keith, Brett, Dana, Tracy, Linda, Patty, Donald, and Terry - For inspiring me to write the words and the music!
To my family and friends (past and present), I am glad you touched my life! My music is dedicated to you. You are my Legacy!

All my Love,

Sophia

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Open Rose Music - Established 1999
Located in Bedford, TX     Phone number: 817-319-4604
E-mail: staecker@sbcglobal.net or openroseus@yahoo.com  

Guitars by Fender, Takamine, and Martin
Sound and Recording Equipment by Fender and Roland

See Fun Photos/Links Page for great links to Musicians and  Other Vendors

Education and Other Recordings
Sophia's collective musical education over the past 20+ years includes the study of pop/rock, folk, and classical styles at Santa Rosa Junior College along with private instruction by tutors in California.

Sophia's recorded appearances include "Take My Hand", a duet with Daena Creel on her Country Gospel Album, "Here Am I" distributed in the Northeast. (Daena and her husband, Dave, are the creators of "Farmer Dave and Friends". For more information on Farmer Dave and Shadowflight Ministries, see their website: www.daveandaena.com  

Sophia has also performed as storybook characters, "Mary Alice, the Duck" and "Snowperson" on children's albums by D. Macken (Limited release in California).