It's nearly impossible to pull something like this off by yourself, and who would want to?  The process of collaborating is so much of the fun.  Creating the music I share here has been the happiest experience of my life.  It has been absolutely extraordinary. 

Here is an ongoing list of people who have contributed to my music career:

This page will be a work in progress because there are SO MANY people to thank. These are in no particular order on purpose, because it is over a long period of time and there is so much to be grateful for. So please don't make any assumptions about where anyone is on the list. Well, except for this one... 

I am grateful to my wonderful husband, Paco Silva for his love, companionship, creative input, level-headedness, passion, and immeasurable support.  There is no way I could have done this without him.  And to top it off, he's the best videographer around, and I don't have to pay anything, lol. 

To those who have given financial support to keep all this going. Because it is SO dang hard to make money at this! 

Boundless thanks to Melissa Manchester for being a beacon of light in a critical time of my life, for showing us how it's sung, for your phenomenal songs, and for allowing us into your journey in such a way, for the honor of joining you in the studio. And now, thanks for coming to the party with my song! May the light reach far and wide. 

I am grateful to Stephan Oberhoff for his immense skill as a producer/arranger/player and guide. You really get to the heart of my music and blend in so much of yourself. Such a joy and honor to work with you. Thank you, brother, for allowing me to play in the Creation Station where dreams are realized. 

I am grateful to Susan Holder for swinging doors open, lending her beautiful voice and musicianship to several of my projects, guidance in a pinch, encouragement and for pointing me in the right direction again and again.  I also appreciate the way she sort of picked me out of a crowd.  Very kind. 

I'm also grateful to Susan's husband Christopher Holder for joining her in the music video for “When It's Your Kid.”

I am grateful to Geoff Leviin for his superb musicianship, his mentorship, his insights, and for taking on a project with difficult subjext matter. Many thanks to his wife Bobbi, as well. You two are wonderful 

Thanks to Rodger Guerrero for being my BFF since Jr High, for the countless musical experiences, for the things I learned about singing from him, and for all the fart jokes over the years. 

I'm grateful to Kenny Fitzpatrick of the Q LGBTQ Creative Network for his ongoing support of LGBTQ musicians.

I'm grateful to Jaden Cornelious for having me on The Jaden Show, and for his music and support of the music of others. 

I'm graeteful to Jaymze Harvey for his music and support of other musicians. 

Thanks to Sandy Shore, Sue, Esther, Rowan, and Donna at smoothjazz.com for believing in me and my music and for utilizing your wonderful resources to spread the light through music. 

Thanks to Chris Vieno, Bolton Hill, for the terrific remixes of "You Can't Hide the Light," and “You Paved the Way,” for collaborating on "Who Put the Ghosts There, The Halloween Party Mixes," for a new friendship, and for the Cubase tutoring even though I am sure I drive you nuts.  

I'm grateful to Wenndy MacKenzie for vocal wisdom over the years, for lending her voice  talents on “While You are Right in Front of Me” and “Who Put the Ghosts there.”

I have to be grateful to the YouTube algorithm for latching onto “Who Put the Ghosts There,” resulting in the video getting 2 million+ views in four and a half days with no promotion. What a ride! But, hey, what have you done for me lately, lol? 

I'm grateful to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 

I'm grateful to The Society of Composers and Lyricists. 

I am grateful to Deb Ann for many years of friendship while it lasted, for inspiration, support of my music, and for the beautiful artwork on From Here to Nativity and "Who Put the Ghosts There? The Halloween Party Mix" You can check out her work here and here.

Thanks, Jason Dauman, for leading me into the EDM world. 

Luigie "Lugo" Gonzalez for the terrific remixes of You Can't Hide the Light.

I'm grateful to the judges and everyone at the UK Songwriting Contest

I'm grateful to Marco and Jessica at The Pasadena International Film Festival for shining a light on creative work.

I'm grateful to The Paris International Short Film Festival, The Rome Inernational Movie Awards, and IndieFest International. 

Thanks to my brother Marty Schaefer for letting me bounce things off him, and for his valuable perspective. 

Thanks to Matt White for friendship and professional courtesy. 

I am grateful to Rodger Guerrero for his decades of friendship and love and for the many things, musical, spiritual, intellectual and practical he has taught me. Much love to his wonderful husband Tye. 

I'm greateful to The Trevor Project for all they do for our kids. 

Thank you, Pastor Sharon and Trinity Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA for the fantastic assistance with “When It's Your Kid,” and for all you do for the community, 

Thank you, Trinity Lutheran Churh in Porterville, CA for being such a loving place these days. 

Thank you Dianne Engebretson and Kenny Ramirez for all the support. 

I am grateful to Gayla Turner for her love and support and for sharing so much with me. I'm so excited and your book, "Don't You Dare."

I am grateful to Betsy Brown for her kindred spirit, loving patience, spiritual perspective, for treating me to Beth Hart, and for the great photo.

Thank you to voice teachers over the yearsfor different approaches, especially Wenndy MacKenzie, who also did a marvelous job singing in “While You are RIght in Front of Me” and all the fun on “Who Put the Ghosts There?”

To Daniel Henry-Smith who partners with Paco through his company, Siren Arts Productions for your creativity, your knowledge, your generosity,  your fun parties (thanks, Artis, as well), your talent, for nailing the vision on the You Can't Hide the Light video, and for introducing us to Europe.  Hugs to his great husband Artis, and to his dog Sydney and horse, Picasso, 

I am grateful to my wonderful family for their love, encouragement and support over the years.  I am sure it hasn't always been easy.  Thank you!  I love you. 

Thank you, Teresa Tudury for being such an inspiration, for your blazing light, for your wonderful radio show, for spinning my songs alongside such wondrous talent, and for your humor.

Thank you, Terry Wollman, for guidance, your recommendation, your vast knowledge, and for your terrific music. 

Thank you, Jamie Glaser and Don Zickefoose of JG Social Media Solutions for your undying support and expertise. 

Thanks Lisa and Nancy at Bug Blend TV and Radio for always finding a place for me in your parlor.

Thank you Andre Pittmon for your help.

Many thanks to Jon Bozwell and Our Pride Arts and Shorts Festival. 

To Feef Mooney for encouragement and perspective, and for all your music. 

Thanks, Richard Mojica and Mijo Entertainment, for your awesomeness. 

Thank you, Franklin "Donnie D" Lewis for inviting me to the conversation. Best of luck with your book, "From Crack to Christ." 

I am grateful to Lori Braley for hours of attention she gave to my songs and honest feedback.  Many hugs to you, sweetheart.

Thanks, Lisa Barr, for your constant friendship and beautiful art. 

I'm grateful to Clint Lovinger for a friendship that was both professional and personal in varying degrees for many years. 

I'm grateful to Richard Cooper for his inspiring benevolence in the world. 

I'm grateful to Debbie Conley for a firendship that has taken many fun twists over the decades. And for lots of laughs. 

I'm grateful to Ada for her nearly constant presence, though I would LOVE it if she didn't show up at any of my performances. (Inside joke)

I'm grateful to Katherine J Heath for her sweetness and firendship.

Many thanks to Christine Turner for love and support. 

I'm grateful to Marvin and Carolyn Sharp for many years of friendship to our family, and for their support. 

I'm grateful to Shirley Skufca Hickman for her powerful impact on the lives of many of my firends as a teacher over the years, and now as an author. 

I'm grateful to Suzanne Reynolds for her enduring friendship, her thoughtfullness, her stamina, and her wonderful social media presence. 

Thank you, Dale Anderson and Dave Rasmussen for the great musical foundation.

I'm grateful to Bob Briscoe for the wonderful memories in Monache Drama. 

I am grateful to George Reich for decades of collaboration and creation, for getting to know my musical sensibilities so well and going along with my crazy notions.  I am also grateful to him for talking me down from the crazier ones.  Thanks for your musicianship, your focus and your friendship.

Thanks, Davina Kotulski, for encouragement and support.  

I am grateful to Gwendolyn Young for believing in me early on and for your love, wisdom, support, and encouragement. 

I am grateful to Foster Bertomen for his friendship, and for the awesome guitar solo on The Baby in the Cake. 

I am grateful collectively and individually to the Blessed Sacrament Choir members.  You are amazing and I love each of you.  And also to the Blessed Sacrament community at large for their acceptance, love and support for just shy of 40 years. Good things come to and end, but the memories are seared into my soul. Thank you. 

Thank you, Daniel Garza for being the first to interview me as a musician and for your ongoing support. 

I am grateful to Sara Shakliyan for her musical contributions on Your Sweater, It's About Love, Celebration Mix and Love Shines On

I am grateful to Sara, Lisa, Louie Ulanday and Tom Madrid, Jr. for their chorus vocals on It's About Love, Celebration Mix. 

I am grateful to Ron Frederick for taking time out of his busy schedule to offer musical input, for the laughs and for keeping my hair looking so good. 

I am gratteful to Mark Doten for his fantastic mixing on The Problamation of the Birth of Christ. 

I am grateful to First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, CA for providing a beautiful sacred setting and their organ for the video for Christoph Bull's arrangement of The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ"

I'm grateful to Feef Mooney for her music and for letting me bounce things off of her.

I am grateful to Michael Canyon Drebert for his fantastic insights and the truly magnificent videos he made for Invocation and Wake Up!.  Namaste, sir.

I am grateful to Regina Bunye-Johnson for frequent input and the lovely flute playing in These are the Walls. 

I am grateful to Lisa Ulanday for her amazing vocals on It's About Love, Celebration Mix and Wake Up!  Brava, diva!  You GO! 

Thank you to people who were unintentional facilitators of wonderful changes that, despite your best efforts, worked out to my advantage. Namaste.

I am grateful to Lynn Kowal for her support, expertise and love,  Hugs to you, little sis. 

I'm grateful to former Stats Floral Design of Pasadena for allowing us to film a live concert in their beautiul space and letting us film a music video there. 

Thank you, Cal State Fullerton, for a great education for all three Schaefer boys and for employing my brother.

I am grateful to Paul Nowell for his enthusiasm and for playing on So Cold.  What a fantastic job!

I am grateful to Carol Robbins for her lovely magic and artistry with the harp on the Row, Row/Moon River Mashup and to her husband Buddy Halligan for enabling us to record with him at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Soundstage-an experience I will never forget.  

I am grateful to Christoph Bull for his exquisite arrangement of “The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ,” for his wonderfully musical keyboard tracks on So Cold, and for decades of friendship. 

Denise Menchaca and Corina Rivera for their support and friendship. 

Thanks, Kevin Barber, for decades of friendship and for the cool guitar solo on The Baby in the Cake. 

I am grateful to Jorge Sarmiento for his terrific photography and his friendship. 

I am grateful to Lisa Barr for years of friendship and lovely art. 

I am grateful to Jeff Lindfors at LPO for terrific design work.

I am grateful to Alexis Salamanca for the terrific and quick turnaround on the fliers. 

I am grateful to Sandy Rosco for being such a great advocate for things she believes in, and for believing in me. 

I am grateful to the folks at CD Baby for making  distribution so easy (most of the time, but please bring back live customer service). 

I am grateful to the LGBTQ community in Porterville CA for their bravery, perseverance and class. 

I'm grateful to Dave at Roberts Cottages in Oceanside for allowing us to film Finlandia  there on that magical day. 

I am grateful to Virginia Gurrola for her courage. 

Thank you, Jom Bonnar for being a good friend at a critical time of my life, and for the renewed friendship. 

Thank you, Kimi Ynigues Hall for being so awesome. 

Thank you, Crystal di Amico Sweeney for the llaughs and firfendship through the decades. 

I am grateful to Results.org for their amazing work to end deep poverty and for partnering with me on  my first album project. 

Thank you Valerie Milano, for valuable press coverage.  Hollywoodtimes.net

Thank you, Dana and Gina Coates for support and friendship over the years.

Thank you, Mary Wilson, for your kindness and support. 

I'm grateful to the creators at Envato, Pond 5 and Pixabay for helping us tie things together on a budget.

I'm grateful to Carol Robbins for playing so beautifully on the mashup of “Row, Row/Moon River” and “Bach-Gounod Ave Maria,” and for arranging and playing on “O Holy Night”.

I'm grateful to Buddy Halligan for his recording expertise and for mastering From Here to Nativity and Acoustic Remedy, and for letting us record on the soundstage at the USC Film School. So amazing! 

I'm grateful to my former Blessed Sacrament Church, Hollywood  community for allowing me to sing in your beautiful space for 40 years, and for the many wondrous experiences I had and friends I met while doing so. 

I'm grateful to RDMG Studios in Pasadena, CA for being the setting of several of our music videos.

I'm greateful to Anthony at Curated Studios in Los Angeles for his space in Los Angeles used in “When It's Your Kid.” 

I am grateful to Marianne Williamson for the countless ways she has enriched my life and for so generously giving me access to her material for my first album all those years ago. 

I am grateful to Chad Ellis for his musicianship and lending his creativity to my projects. 

I am grateful to Bram Stoker Award-winning author Elizabeth Massie for the honor of setting her beautifu poem, All the Babes on Christmas Born to music.

I am grateful to Jennifer Steers, Lisa Ulanday and Louie Ulanday for lending their spot-on vocals to the backup tracks on All the Babes on Christmas Born. 

I'm grateful to Eileen Rogers, Wenddy MacKenzie, Lisa Ulanday, and Jennifer Steers for their amazing vocal work on “Oh Golly , Lookie”

I am grateful to people who have taught me things that have informed these songs, whether through relationships, conversations, example, art or accident.

This is just a start, so hang in there...