Education:  

Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Speech/Theater from Sacramento State College  

Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition San Diego State University

Performing Experience: 

Began singing with her sisters in the quartet THE BURNS SISTERS at age 11, performing show tunes and popular music from 1960 to 1970.  Performed throughout California at County Fairs, Military Bases and private clubs doing 4 part harmony with 5 piece band and choreographed routines.

Lead singer and front person for popular night club band, THE TAREYTONS, performing up and down the west coast, Idaho and Utah, 1970-71.

Became part of a popular duo in Sacramento 1972-1975, also performing with a country band during this time.

Formed  contemporary band in Redding, Ca and performed in Northern California from 1975-1985 while raising her children.

Moved to San Diego in 1985 and sang  with various big bands, duos, and combos throughout San Diego County.  Worked at Sycuan Casino and Jimmy Loves in the gaslamp with exceptional musicians, Tim Maglione and Cecil McBee, Jr.2001-2003. Worked for over 10 years with Billy Fowler and Don Tennison, each of them are amazing keyboardists, in Oceanside, CA, at the Flying Bridge, 1987-2000.  Won San Diego's prestigious JOLSON Award  in 1991 (Best Duo). Worked in Orange County with Eddie Ambrose on keys and several other wonderful musicians.  Moved to Sacramento in the summer of 2003.

Teaching Experience: 

Taught physical education to kindergarten through sixth grade in San Diego, 1986-1987, gaining experience teaching children of various ages.  Began instructing voice shortly thereafter through California Music Studios.

Had over 50 students during that time.  Some students affiliated with the studio have gone on to appear on Star Search and other Talent Contests. 

Became involved with Children’s Theater in SD, and did the vocal instruction for performances 2002-2003, including Annie Get Your Gun, The Music Man and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown performed in the summer of 2003.

Currently,  Susan is teaching in her voice studio in her home in South Sacramento; close to Land Park, Greenhaven, Meadowview, and Elk Grove.  All ages are welcome from kindergarten to adults.